The trial of the police officers in the Mario Deane case continued in the Westmoreland Circuit Court on Thursday. 31-year old Deane was fatally beaten while in police custody at the Barnett Street Police Station in 2014.
During testimony, Corporal Orville Williams revealed that Deane, who had been detained for marijuana possession, could have been granted station bail.
Following Deane&rsquo;s death, Corporal Elaine Stewart, Constable Marlon Grant, and Constable Juliana Clevon&mdash;who were on duty at the time&mdash;were charged with manslaughter and misconduct in public office. Additionally, a mentally ill inmate, described as mute, was charged with murder.
Deane was severely beaten by fellow inmates and succumbed to his injuries three days later at Cornwall Regional Hospital.
The trial is set to continue next week.

The trial of the police officers in the Mario Deane case continued in the Westmoreland Circuit Court on Thursday.

Mario Deane's Case Continues