Jason Om

Jason Om, a 7.30 reporter, joins to discuss the shocking manslaughter conviction of police officer Kristian White for tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who was armed with a knife. The conversation delves into the courtroom's emotional reactions and the prosecution's claims of excessive force. Xanthe Mallett, an associate professor of criminology, emphasizes the need for enhanced police training in handling vulnerable individuals. The tragedy sparks vital discussions on the complexities of police responses in sensitive environments.