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Coroner clears police of wrongdoing over Tasered man Anthony Caristo's death

Cassandra Morgan
Updated September 25 2020 - 4:18pm, first published 3:30pm
Anthony Caristo, pictured with his mother. Mr Caristo died in 2017 after being Tasered by police at his home in Waramanga. Picture: Supplied
Anthony Caristo, pictured with his mother. Mr Caristo died in 2017 after being Tasered by police at his home in Waramanga. Picture: Supplied

A coroner says a police sergeant was right to Taser a mentally ill Canberra father, who went into cardiac arrest and died.

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Cassandra Morgan

Cassandra Morgan

Canberra Times health reporter

It has never been more important for Canberrans to be able to access reliable and accurate information about health. As The Canberra Times’ health reporter, I am committed to ensuring our readers have access to this. I, like many in the territory, have family members who work in the sector. Although providing comprehensive coverage on the coronavirus pandemic is obviously my number one priority, I aim to frequently shed light on the fantastic work our frontline professionals do, as well as the challenges they face. Email me tips and story ideas at: c.morgan@canberratimes.com.au.

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