The Manslaughter Verdict

A jury found Senior Constable Christian White guilty of manslaughter in the death of 95-year-old Claire Nowland. The incident occurred when police were called to an aged care facility where Nowland was reported to be behaving aggressively while armed with a knife. During the court proceedings, emotional reactions were evident as the verdict was announced, with family members expressing their grief and shock. The jury's ruling highlighted that Claire's death was deemed a criminal act, prompting further scrutiny of police conduct and the appropriate use of force.