Former Australian police officer Kristian White has been spared jail after being found guilty of manslaughter for Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland at an aged care home in May 2023. White claimed he used the weapon to prevent a "violent confrontation," but prosecutors argued his actions were "grossly disproportionate" given Nowland’s frailty and confusion. A judge sentenced White to a two-year community corrections order and 425 hours of community service, citing his job loss and lack of reoffending risk. Nowland’s family expressed disappointment, calling the ruling “a slap on the wrist.” The case has intensified scrutiny on NSW Police’s use of force policies.
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