‘Exceedingly heavy-handed’: ACT police criticised by magistrate for Tasering disabled Aboriginal woman
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on November 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on November 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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A magistrate has criticised “exceedingly heavy-handed” ACT police officers who Tasered an Aboriginal woman with an intellectual disability during a routine arrest.
The woman, named Emma, pleaded with officers not to use the stun gun on her and told them she was unarmed during the arrest at a Canberra bus stop in January.
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