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An Australian appeals court upheld a lenient sentence for a former police officer, Kristian White, who used a stun gun on a 95-year-old dementia patient, Clare Nowland, leading to her death. The court dismissed the prosecution's appeal, stating the original sentence of community service was not "manifestly inadequate." Despite facing up to 25 years in prison, White will remain free. Nowland's family and prosecutors had expressed disappointment with the initial sentence.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff