Trial of police officer continues as jury views video of him using a Taser on a 95-year-old person.

The trial of a New South Wales police officer who used a taser on an elderly resident of an aged-care home has been ongoing, with a recent development of video footage being played in court. The incident in question occurred on May 17, 2023, at the Yallambee Lodge aged-care home in Cooma, a town in southern NSW. Senior Constable Kristian James Samuel White is being charged with manslaughter after tasing 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who was armed with a knife at the time. Tragically, Nowland fell and hit her head on the floor, resulting in a fatal brain bleed that caused her death a week later at Cooma Hospital.

Nowland's family has been advocating for expanded powers for police officers in similar situations, while White maintains that he was following protocol and acting within his duties as an officer. The trial, taking place at the NSW Supreme Court, is now in its third day of evidence. Yesterday, the jury was presented with footage of the incident from three different angles, captured by CCTV and two body-worn police cameras. In the footage, White can be seen pointing his taser at Nowland as she exits a treatment room, holding onto her walker and a steak knife.

The officer can be heard telling Nowland to drop the knife, while also warning her that he has a taser in his hand. He then fires the taser, causing Nowland to fall backwards and hit her head. The court also witnessed a dramatic moment when a juror fainted after hearing medical evidence from a forensic pathologist who performed an autopsy on Nowland. The trial will continue today with the presentation of CCTV footage from an earlier incident, where Nowland was reportedly aggressive towards medical staff.

As the trial unfolds, many are grappling with the tragic events that took place at the aged-care home. The use of force by police officers, especially in cases involving elderly individuals, is a contentious issue that is being hotly debated. The family of Vyleen White, Nowland's great-granddaughter, has been vocal about their belief that police officers should have more power in these situations in order to protect themselves and others. Meanwhile, the defense argues that White was acting within the law and his duties as a police officer. The trial continues, with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence in front of the jury.

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