Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas is an attorney-at-law representing Corporal Elaine Stewart, one of the three police officers charged in connection with the beating death of Mario Deane. His involvement in this high-profile case highlights the legal complexities surrounding police misconduct and accountability in Jamaica.
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Martyn Thomas is Rohan Rose's lawyer who expressed dissatisfaction with the delays in the trial.
Security guard in ‘Slickianna’s’ murder case to return to court next year | News
Jamaica· 2025-10-18
Martyn Thomas is Rohan Rose's lawyer who expressed dissatisfaction with the trial delays.
GK Campus Connect Food Bank passionate about service to students | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-18
Martyn Thomas is Rohan Rose's lawyer who expressed dissatisfaction with the delays in his client's trial.
Stampede at funeral of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga kills 2 | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-18
Martyn Thomas represented Oral Johnson and asked the judge to be lenient during sentencing.
Bar operator to serve nine months for cocaine bust if fines paid | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-18
Martyn Thomas is the lawyer who secured bail for Corporal Elaine Stewart pending the appeal of her sentence.
MOM: DEANE DEVALUED | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-02
Attorney-at-law Martyn Thomas represented Stewart and Grant and commented on the trial's outcome.
Mercia Fraser urges J’cans to embrace jury duty | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-25
Attorney-at-law Martyn Thomas expressed disappointment with the verdict but respected the legal process.
‘I promised Mario justice’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-23Martyn Thomas is representing Corporal Elaine Stewart and Constable Marlon Grant in the Mario Deane trial.
Defence lawyers condemn prosecution witness as a liar | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-20
Martyn Thomas is the lawyer for two of the three cops on trial for the death of Mario Deane.
Defence lawyer for cops in Mario Deane trial portrays inmate who testified for prosecution as liar | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-19Defence attorney Martyn Thomas argued against the inclusion of the document in evidence.
Justice Daye rejects lock-up policy document taken from Internet | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-13
Martyn Thomas is also representing the defendants in the trial.
Defence wraps, prosecution to start closing arguments | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-10Martyn Thomas is the attorney representing Corporal Elaine Stewart and Constable Marlon Grant.
Defence wraps up arguments in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-09Defence lawyer Martyn Thomas applied for the jury to visit Deane’s cell at the Barnett Street Police Station lock-up.
Application for jury to visit cell rejected | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-08
Defense attorney Martyn Thomas made an application for the jury to visit the lock-up.
Judge in Mario Deane trial rejects prosecution's attempt to recall witness and defence's request for jury to visit lock-up | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-07Defense attorney Martyn Thomas cross-examined Mollie Plummer during the trial.
Former INDECOM investigator says witness signed statement he now claims is inaccurate | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-06Defense attorney Martyn Thomas cross-examined Mollie Plummer during the trial.
Mario Deane’s cell was cleaned before my arrival, former INDECOM investigator testifies | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-06
Attorney Martyn Thomas is representing one of the police defendants in the trial.
INDECOM crime scene investigator testifies to swabbing Deane’s mother’s mouth | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-24
Martyn Thomas is part of the defence team for Corporal Elaine Stewart and Constables Juliana Clevon and Marlon Grant.
Witness in Mario Deane trial denies making claims recorded in statement to INDECOM | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-22Martyn Thomas is representing two of the three police personnel on trial for Mario Deane’s death in 2014.
Attorney for cops on trial challenges former Barnett Street inmate’s credibility | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-17Defense lawyer Martyn Thomas cross-examined Detective Constable Rickardo Evans during the trial.
Police investigator shows court photos of blood spatter inside Deane’s cell | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-10
Martyn Thomas is a defense lawyer objecting to the admission of photos into evidence.
Investigator found cell wet, blood-like substance in drain pipe, court told | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-09
Defense attorney Martyn Thomas raised an objection during the trial proceedings.
Forensic officer says accused cop escorted him to cell block | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-05Martyn Thomas is the defense attorney questioning Peter Parkinson during the trial.
Forensic investigator unsure whether scene was secured | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-04Martyn Thomas is a defense lawyer representing one of the officers in the trial.
Lawyers get more time to review photos, videos | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-01Defense attorney Martyn Thomas was involved in the trial.
Pathologist: Mario Deane suffered skull fracture, strangulation before death | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-26
Martyn Thomas is the attorney representing Rohan Rose in his trial.
Security guard in ‘Slickianna’ murder case gets new court date | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-20Attorney Martyn Thomas is expected to peruse documents related to the deposition evidence of a witness.
Trial judge raises concern over media coverage | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-19
Martyn Thomas is the defense attorney questioning Corporal Orville Williams during the trial.
Mario Deane did not cooperate with the police on his address, witness tells court | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-18Martyn Thomas is the defense attorney representing Stewart and Grant in the trial.
Police witness says Mario Deane argued with police while in custody | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-14Defense attorney Martyn Thomas is expected to cross-examine Corporal Orville Williams.
Subofficer identifies two of three cops accused in fatal beating | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-13
