Whereas according to article 473 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, costs are only awarded to the accused against whom there is a conviction; Whereas in the case at hand, S. N was released on the basis of the benefit of the doubt; That the costs should be borne by the State; UPON THESE GROUNDS Ruling in a public hearing following full trial of a criminal matter in first resort, the court:  Dismisses the accused from the pursuit of the death threat for the benefit of the doubt;  Declares admissible the civil action brought by OUEDRAOGO Fatimata Joséphine and acknowledges her refusal in claiming any damage.  Places the costs at the expense of the Public Treasury In witness whereof the judgement has been signed by the President and the Registrar on the above-mentioned days, months and years. THE PRESIDENT THE COURT REGISTRAR