Senior officer faces manslaughter trial after tasing 95-year-old dementia patient who later died.

Senior Constable Kristian White is on trial for manslaughter following the tasing of 95-year-old dementia patient Clare Nowland, who later died. White tased Nowland at a nursing home in Cooma, NSW, when she refused to drop a steak knife. He claims he intended to disarm and incapacitate her, not cause harm, and argues his actions were necessary to protect others. The trial continues with White pleading not guilty.

November 17, 2024
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