An officer spared the prison for 95 -year -old

A former police officer was avoided in prison because of his fatal decision, with a 95 -year -old woman suffering from dementia in a care house in Australia.

Christian White said he used the weapon to prevent a “violent confrontation” after Claire Novland was found confused and held a small kitchen knife in May 2023.

But the officer was I owe the wrong murder By the jury last November, after the public prosecutors argued with his actions towards the Grand Grandum, who later died due to its injuries, it was “greatly incompatible”.

The case sparked a general cry, as the judge said at one time that “contrary to anything else had to confront it” for almost two decades on the bench.

Judge Ian Harrison said that White’s actions in Yambei Lodge in the town of Kuma, near Canberra, were “a terrible mistake.”

The “clear” reality was that Nowland was a 95 -year -old woman who “did not” put anything that can be described as a threat to any substance. “

Harrison said: “It seems to me that the simple truth, but the tragic is that Mr. White is completely – and on one point of view incomprehensible – offended the reading and understanding of the dynamics of the situation,” Harrison said.

The trial that heard White was called to the care house around 04:00 on May 17, 2023, after Mrs. NoWland was seen wandering in the building with knives of serrated meat slices.

Body camera footage showed that Mrs. Novland warned against dropping the blades while he was aiming at his weapon, before saying “Bugger IT” and shooting. She fell and hit her head, which led to a fatal brain bleeding.

The defense highlighted evidence from one of the paramedics and police partner in White, who both said that Mrs. Novland made them feel afraid of their safety.

But the prosecutors had argued with Mrs. Novland – which weighing less than 48 kg (105 pounds) and used a walk to wrap – did not pose a threat and the officer was “patience”, using his weapon only three minutes after facing it.

The family of Mrs. Novland said, in a hearing of the ruling last month, that White’s “unacceptable” and “inhumane” behaviors have changed their lives forever.

“To this day, I am shocked by this radical mountain law,” Michael Novland, the eldest son of Claire, told the court.

White told the court previously that he did not believe that Mrs. Novland would become “great injuries” and that he “destroyed” her death.

In a letter of apology to her relatives, White wrote: “I feel very sorry for my actions and the severe consequences that caused it, not only Mrs. Novland, but also for your family and the greater society.”

Judge Harrison said that the prison period is not necessary, given that White has already lost his job and has become an unwanted member of the local community, and was not a threat to re -introducing it. He added that it would also be difficult for the former officer to live in prison.

White has been sentenced to the matter of corrections of society two years ago – mainly the bond of good behavior – and 425 hours of community service.

Speaking outside the court, Mr. Novland said his family was disappointed.

He said, “A slap over the wrist of a person who killed our mother,” he said. “It is very difficult to address it.”

“Justice and fairness, that’s all we wanted.”

The death of Mrs. Novland sparked global anger and drew the scrutiny over the use of the New South Wales police.

White worked as a police officer at New South Wales Police for 12 years before being removed after his conviction.

Delegate Karen Web described the death as a “terrible tragedy” that should not have occurred, but stressed that Taser and Taser policies in strength are appropriate.