Mario Deane
Mario Deane was a 31-year-old Jamaican man whose tragic death while in police custody in 2014 has drawn significant attention and led to criminal charges against several police officers. He was arrested for possession of a small amount of ganja and died three days later after reportedly being beaten while detained.
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The high-profile Mario Deane case was referenced by Paula Llewellyn in her defense of the current legal framework.
Review law governing bench trials, urges advocates association | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-09-18
Mario Deane was grievously beaten in a police lock-up, leading to a significant legal case.
Editorial | Get going on jury question | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-10
Justice for Mario Deane’s mom and family has been delivered though they had to wait many years.
Justice served in Mario Deane case | LettersJamaica· 2025-07-14
Mario Deane was the victim of a beating death inside a St James police lock-up in 2014.
JFJ disappointed with suspended sentences for cops in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-04
Mario Deane was the victim of a beating death inside a St James police lock-up in 2014.
JFJ disappointment with suspended sentences for cops in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-03Mario Deane was brutally killed, leading to public outcry over the sentences given to the convicted police personnel.
Mario Deane’s community unhappy, says convicted cops got ‘slapped on the wrist’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-03
Mario Deane was beaten while in custody at the Barnett Street Police Station lock-up for possession of a ganja spliff and died three days later.
MOM: DEANE DEVALUED | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-02
Mario Deane was beaten while in custody, leading to his death and the subsequent conviction of three police officers.
No prison time for two of three cops convicted in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-02Mario Deane was a victim whose death led to a sentencing hearing for police personnel.
Victim impact statement from Mario Deane's mother presented during cops' sentencing hearing | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-01Mario died for speaking up against injustice.
Letter of the Day | Salute the courage and determination of Mercia Fraser | LettersJamaica· 2025-05-27
Mario Deane was a victim of police brutality who died after being beaten while in custody.
Editorial | Mario Deane and juries | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-27
Mario Deane died after being beaten in police custody, leading to a long legal battle for justice.
Mercia Fraser urges J’cans to embrace jury duty | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-25
Mario Deane was brutally beaten in a jail cell, leading to his mother's efforts to create a foundation in his name.
Deane’s mom savours justice, eyes foundation | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-25
Mario Deane succumbed to injuries sustained after being beaten while in police custody.
‘I promised Mario justice’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-23Mario Deane was beaten while in custody, leading to his death.
Cops in Mario Deane case found guilty | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-23Mario Deane's death has come to symbolize the deep systemic failures within Jamaica’s justice and law enforcement systems.
JFJ highlights 'deep systemic failures' in Jamaica's justice system following Mario Deane verdict | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-23Mario Deane was beaten while in custody at the Barnett Street Police Station lock-up.
Jury in Mario Deane trial now deliberating | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-22Mario Deane was beaten while in custody, leading to his death.
Jury expected to start deliberations today | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-22
Mario Deane was reportedly beaten while in custody and later died from his injuries.
Judge tells jury to weigh inmate’s testimony in Mario Deane trial | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-21
Mario Deane is the victim whose death is the subject of the trial.
Judge in Mario Deane murder trial urges jurors to render verdict based on evidence | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-20Mario Deane is the victim whose death is the subject of the trial involving the police officers.
Defence lawyer for cops in Mario Deane trial portrays inmate who testified for prosecution as liar | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-19Mario Deane was arrested for possession of a ganja spliff and suffered a fatal beating while in police custody.
Defence to deliver closing argument today | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-14
Mario Deane was fatally beaten while in custody at the Barnett Street Police Station.
Justice Daye rejects lock-up policy document taken from Internet | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-13
Mario Deane was the victim in the case involving police personnel charged with his beating death.
Defence wraps, prosecution to start closing arguments | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-10Mario Deane is the victim whose death in 2014 is the subject of the trial.
Defence wraps up arguments in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-09Mario Deane was in custody at the Barnett Street Police Station when he was beaten to death.
Cops give unsworn statements rejecting witness’ claims | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-09Mario Deane was beaten while in custody, leading to his death three days later.
Corporal charged in Mario Deane case declares innocence in unsworn statement | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-08Mario Deane was beaten while in custody at the Barnett Street lock-up for possession of a ganja spliff.
Application for jury to visit cell rejected | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-08Mario Deane was beaten while in custody, leading to his death.
Judge in Mario Deane trial rejects prosecution's attempt to recall witness and defence's request for jury to visit lock-up | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-07Mario Deane was fatally beaten in August 2014 while in custody at the Barnett Street facility.
INDECOM lead investigator says Deane’s cell was tampered with | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-07
