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Sentence commuted: Rwanda’s 1 government has commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial. Government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press on Friday that the 25-year sentence was commuted by presidential order after a request for clemency.

Nichols suspects barred from 2 policing: Four of five former Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee. The Black man was handcuffed and brutally beaten by police officers Jan. 7. Nichols died Jan. 10. The Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission voted to decertify Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin, Justin Smith and Desmond Mills on Friday.

Sanctions imposed: The U.S.

3 imposed sanctions Friday on Belarusian elections officials, two state-owned automotive manufacturers and President Alexander Lukashenko’s aircraft. Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since 1994, intensified his repression after protests in 2020 following a presidential election that the West and Belarus’ opposition denounced as a sham.

Exxon assets nationalized:

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Chad is nationalizing all assets from multinational oil giant Exxon Mobil, including its hydrocarbon and exploration permits, said the government. Chad began producing oil in 2003, and Exxon has been operating in the country for several decades. It was running the Doba oil project in Chad.

Teen gets life: A judge sentenced 5

Aiden Fucci, 16, to life in prison Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother’s Day in 2021. Fucci was 14 when he stabbed Tristyn at least 114 times.