Justice Courtney Day, presiding judge in the Mario Deane trial, has urged the jurors not to let their verdict be influenced by sympathy for the deceased.
In his summation to the seven-member jury on Tuesday, Justice Daye further cautioned them not to be influenced by any prejudice towards the accused or the police, in general. Instead, he said they should return a verdict, based on evidence produced in court.
Justice Daye reminded the jurors of the oath they took individually before highlighting several issues in the trial.
He said there are issues of bail, credibility of witnesses and cell designation.
Justice Daye further told the jurors that, as judges of the facts, they should also consider the conduct of the officers as well as the accused.
He asked them to also consider why the officers asked Deane's surety to return at 5:00 p.m., and whether they disregarded the victim's right to liberty.
He then took them through the manslaughter count for which all three accused are charged, pointing to the elements the prosecution has to prove for that charge.
Justice Daye is expected to conclude his summation later today.
Constables Juliana Clevon and Marlon Grant and Corporal Elaine Stewart are on trial in relation to the death of Mario Deane on August 6, 2014, three days after he was beaten at the Barnett Street Police lock-up in Montego Bay.
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