A crucial ruling by St James Parish Judge, Sandria Wong-Small, in the case of the three police personnel charged in relation to the death of Mario Deane in 2014 has been delayed.
The three cops, Corporal Elaine Stewart; District Constable Marlon Grant and District Constable Juliana Clevon, were all charged with manslaughter, perverting the course of justice and misconduct in a public office.
Judge Wong-Small who was absent last Friday was expected to make known her decision whether the three police personnel have a case to answer to.
During court on Friday, attorney-at-law, Martyn Thomas, requested a May 4 return date. This was granted by Judge Kaysha Grant who also extended their bails. No reason was given for the delay.
However, following court, Thomas told journalists that judge Wong-Small who has been presiding over the matter was not well. He says a ruling is expected when the case resumes on May 4.
The main witness in the case, 24-year-old Fahdeal Ferguson was shot and killed by unknown assailants last Friday
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