Two more cops testify as Gary Best’s trial continues

Gary Best
Gary Best

Two more police officers yesterday testified at the trial of former army Chief of Staff Gary Best, who is accused of causing the death of cyclist Jude Bentley.

The trial continued yesterday before Magistrate Rondell Weaver in Georgetown.

On Tuesday, the prosecutor will present its final two witnesses.

Jude Bentley

Prior to yesterday, a total of six persons, comprising four police officer and two civilians, were called to the stand to give evidence.

It is alleged that at approximately 4.31 am on February 8th, at Clive Lloyd Drive, Best drove a car, PRR 812, in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Bentley, who had been to Sheriff Street to meet a group of cyclists. Best, who was proceeding in the same direction, has alleged that the cyclist suddenly appeared in front of him and that he applied brakes and the right side of the front of his vehicle collided with the cyclist, who fell onto the roadway and sustained injuries.