Australian Officer Guilty of Manslaughter for Tasing 95-Year-Old Woman
TL;DR
An Australian police officer, Kristian White, was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland, a care home resident with dementia, in Cooma. The incident, which occurred in May 2023, has sparked outrage and highlighted issues of police use of force in Australia. White's sentencing is expected soon, with manslaughter carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. The case has also prompted discussions on police policies regarding Taser use.
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