Officer Faces Manslaughter Trial for Tasering 95-Year-Old Woman

Senior Constable White pleads not guilty in the death of Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered in an aged-care home.

Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old great-grandmother with dementia, died after being tasered by Senior Constable Kristian White in May 2023.
The incident occurred at Yallambee Lodge aged care home in Cooma, NSW, where Nowland was holding a steak knife.
Prosecutors argue White's actions were criminally negligent, citing his impatience and lack of immediate threat from Nowland.
White's defense claims the use of force was reasonable to prevent a potential breach of peace, despite Nowland's slow movement.
The jury is set to retire for deliberations after hearing closing statements from both prosecution and defense.