A high-stakes legal battle has reached a critical juncture at the High Court in Belize City, where a jury remains deadlocked in the trial of two former police officers accused of egregious misconduct. Jason Shawn, 51, and Leslie Martinez, 44, both ex-members of the Belize Police Department, face charges of willful oppression stemming from a disturbing incident in April 2020. Prosecutors allege that the officers encountered a couple engaged in intimate activity in an abandoned house and, rather than handling the situation professionally, coerced the couple to continue while recording the act. The video was later shared in a police WhatsApp group, eventually going viral and igniting widespread public outrage. The trial, which began on October 20, 2025, has seen testimony from key witnesses, including the couple involved and a fellow officer granted immunity for his testimony. Despite extensive deliberations, the jury—comprising eight women and one man—remains divided, with five jurors favoring conviction and four opposing. Justice Candace Nanton has urged the jury to continue deliberations, emphasizing the need for a unanimous verdict. Defense attorney Leroy Banner maintains his clients’ innocence, while Crown Counsel Robert Lord leads the prosecution. The case has drawn significant public attention, raising questions about police accountability and the broader implications for law enforcement integrity. Updates will follow as the jury’s deliberations progress.