KFC security guard manslaughter trial…
STATE Prosecutor in the KFC security guard manslaughter trial, Miss Prithima Kissoon, is seeking to lead additional evidence against the accused Security Guard David Chesney.

The application is being heard by presiding judge, Justice James Bovell-Drakes in the absence of the jury.

Justice Bovell-Drakes is expected to deliver his ruling on Monday.

The accused who it is alleged shot O’Neil Adams on February 25, 2005 when the man who had snatched money was trying to get away is reported to have done the shooting at a time when the man, now deceased, was unarmed and handcuffed.

Chesney, who is facing trial for manslaughter, has pleaded not guilty and is represented by lawyers Mr. Vidyanand Persaud in association with Miss Prabha K. Persaud.

The defence lawyers are objecting to the leading of additional evidence at this stage.

In her opening address, the prosecutor had asked the jury to always keep in mind that the accused has nothing to prove in this case, he can remain in the dock throughout the trial without saying anything; that is his right. It is the prosecution that must make you feel sure that this accused is guilty Kissoon said.

She also told the jury, you must judge the facts of the case based solely on the evidence you hear from the witness in this court. Thus, the only evidence that you are to consider is what is said by the various witnesses in this witness box and to the accused if he chooses to give evidence or to make a statement from the dock.

“You will therefore disregard anything that anybody tells you outside this court room and avoid baseless speculation. We are here to deal with the facts.

In judging this case ladies and gentlemen of the jury you must do so fairly impartially, and without prejudice or sympathy,” she stated.

The hearing continues on Monday.