In a landmark ruling that has sparked widespread debate and scrutiny, a former Lance Corporal of the Georgetown City Constabulary has been acquitted of charges stemming from the tragic death of Marlon Fredericks, a mentally ill vendor. Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry’s decision to uphold a no-case submission in the Demerara High Court marked the culmination of a legal saga that has gripped the nation since 2018.