Kristian White, a senior constable, was found guilty of manslaughter for using a Taser on 95-year-old Clare Nowland, leading to her death, highlighting deadly use of police force.
The prosecutors argued that White's use of a Taser was excessive given Clare Nowland's frailty, slow movements, and age, highlighting a serious misjudgment in a stressful situation.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb expressed her deep condolences: 'The court has found Clare Nowland died as a result of the actions of a police officer. This should never have happened,' underscoring the tragedy of police force misuse.
The incident sparked outrage in Australia with calls for an investigation into police use of force, indicating broader concerns about law enforcement protocols particularly when handling vulnerable individuals.
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