‘Buju Banton’ to stand trial for murder of Rose Hall man

Leron La Rose

Leron La Rose, the man accused of fatally chopping an acquaintance after a row at Rose Hall last year, has been committed to stand trial at the next sitting of the Berbice Assizes for the offence.

La Rose called ‘Buju Banton,’ 21, of Lot 44 B Williamsburg, Corentyne, was charged with the murder of Sean Ricardo Pestano. The case was heard before Magistrate Marissa Mittelolzer at the Albion Magistrate’s Court and yesterday she ruled that a prima facie case had been made out against La Rose. Evidence was taken from six witnesses.