Australian counter-terrorism police raids houses near Grafton linked to Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant
5 years, 9 months ago

Australian counter-terrorism police raids houses near Grafton linked to Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant

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Tarrant, a self-avowed white supremacist, spent his youth in Grafton but has travelled abroad extensively over the past decade and had lived in recent years in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sydney: Australian counter-terrorism police searched two homes early on Monday linked to the gunman accused of killing 50 people at two New Zealand mosques last week, police said. “The primary aim of the activity is to formally obtain material that may assist New Zealand police in their ongoing investigation,” a police statement said. Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said Monday that Tarrant had spent only 45 days in Australia over the past three years and was not on any terror watch lists.

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White supremacist who killed 51 in New Zealand mosque attacks files appeal
2 years, 2 months ago

White supremacist who killed 51 in New Zealand mosque attacks files appeal

LA Times  

Brenton Tarrant appears in court for sentencing after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder in Christchurch, New Zealand, in August 2020. The man who slaughtered 51 Muslim worshipers during the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand’s history is appealing his conviction and sentence. New Zealand’s Court of Appeal confirmed Tuesday that gunman Brenton Tarrant filed the appeal last week. …

Christchurch court hears graphic account of mosque killings on first day of Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant's sentencing hearing
4 years, 4 months ago

Christchurch court hears graphic account of mosque killings on first day of Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant's sentencing hearing

ABC  

A New Zealand court has heard in chilling detail how the Australian terrorist who carried out attacks on two mosques last year deliberately and methodically killed 51 people and injured 40 more because he wanted to reduce the country's immigration rates. Key points: The court heard Tarrant told police he wanted to burn each mosque to the ground After attacking …

Christchurch mosque attacks: New Zealand police charges shooter with terrorism; Brenton Tarrant ordered to undergo psychiatric test
5 years, 7 months ago

Christchurch mosque attacks: New Zealand police charges shooter with terrorism; Brenton Tarrant ordered to undergo psychiatric test

Firstpost  

New Zealand police have charged Brenton Tarrant, the man accused of murder in shootings at two Christchurch mosques in March, with engaging in a terrorist act. Wellington: New Zealand police have charged the man accused of murder in shootings at two Christchurch mosques in March with engaging in a terrorist act, they said on Tuesday. Tuesday’s charge under terrorism suppression …

Christchurch attacks accused Brenton Tarrant facing new charges
5 years, 7 months ago

Christchurch attacks accused Brenton Tarrant facing new charges

ABC  

More charges have been laid against the Australian man accused of the March 15 Christchurch terrorist attacks. Key points: Carrying a number of high-powered weapons, Tarrant stormed two mosques during Friday prayers The victims' families and survivors were told about the new charges at a meeting with police on Tuesday afternoon Tarrant is being held at a maximum security prison …

Christchurch terror attack: Were lapse in intelligence, lack of police action causes of New Zealand mosque attack? Judicial probe begins
5 years, 7 months ago

Christchurch terror attack: Were lapse in intelligence, lack of police action causes of New Zealand mosque attack? Judicial probe begins

Firstpost  

A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealand’s police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks in which 51 worshippers died began taking evidence on Monday. Wellington: A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealand’s police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks in which 51 worshippers died began taking evidence on Monday. The royal commission …

Judicial probe begins to look into Christchurch mosque shootings
5 years, 7 months ago

Judicial probe begins to look into Christchurch mosque shootings

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealand's police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks in which 51 worshippers died began taking evidence on Monday. The royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under New Zealand law -- will examine events leading up to the March 15 attack in which a lone gunman opened …

Court orders NZ\'s Christchurch gunman to undergo mental health tests
5 years, 9 months ago

Court orders NZ\'s Christchurch gunman to undergo mental health tests

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: A court here on Friday morning ordered the 28-year old Christchurch gunman, accused of killing 50 worshippers last month in a back to back firing at two mosques across Christchurch, to undergo mental health tests. Australian-born Brenton Tarrant appeared in front of Justice Cameron Mander in Christchurch High Court via a video link from Auckland’s Paremoremo prison. On March …

NZ mosque attacks suspect Tarrant to face 50 murder charges
5 years, 9 months ago

NZ mosque attacks suspect Tarrant to face 50 murder charges

Al Jazeera  

The 28-year-old to make second appearance in court on Friday, three weeks after the attack where 50 people were killed. Christchurch, New Zealand – Brenton Tarrant, the self-confessed white supremacist accused of killing 50 people at two Christchurch mosques last month, has been charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 counts of attempted murder before a court appearance on …

New Zealand shooting suspect 'complains about prison treatment'
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting suspect 'complains about prison treatment'

The Independent  

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New Zealand police visited Christchurch shooter before granting gun licence
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand police visited Christchurch shooter before granting gun licence

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: New Zealand police revealed Friday that they met with the accused Christchurch mosque shooter at his home in October 2017 before granting him the licence that let him purchase the weapons used in the rampage. Australian Brenton Tarrant, a self-avowed white supremacist, applied for the gun licence in September 2017 and a police "firearms vetting team" visited his home …

New Zealand shooting: Gunman sacks lawyer, plans to represent himself in court
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Gunman sacks lawyer, plans to represent himself in court

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: Brenton Tarrant, the 28-year-old Australian-born suspect accused of gunning down 50 people during Friday's terror attacks here dismissed his lawyer and is planning to represent himself in future court hearings, raising fears that he could attempt to use the trial to express his extremist views. Richard Peters, the attorney who represented Tarrant in the hearing at the Christchurch District …

Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant sacks lawyer to represent himself in court; attorney says he appears mentally stable
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant sacks lawyer to represent himself in court; attorney says he appears mentally stable

Firstpost  

Brenton Tarrant, the 28-year-old Australian-born who killed 50 people during Friday’s terror attacks in Christchurch, has dismissed his lawyer and is planning to represent himself in future court hearings. Christchurch, New Zealand: Brenton Tarrant, the 28-year-old Australian-born suspect accused of gunning down 50 people during Friday’s terror attacks in Christchurch, has dismissed his lawyer and is planning to represent himself …

New Zealand mosque attacks: Who is Brenton Tarrant?
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attacks: Who is Brenton Tarrant?

Al Jazeera  

‘Narcissistic’ right-wing Australian attacker allegedly behind Christchurch shooting was not known to authorities. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said at a media conference that Tarrant was not on a “terrorist” watch list. “The NSW joint counterterrorism team has begun an Australian based investigation to assist New Zealand police,” the AFP spokesperson said. ‘Right-wing terror’ Asked why the perpetrator would …

Accused New Zealand shooter could be deported back to Australia
5 years, 9 months ago

Accused New Zealand shooter could be deported back to Australia

Daily Mail  

Suspected New Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant could be deported to Australia as it is revealed he is facing additional murder and terrorism charges. Accused gunman Brenton Tarrant appeared in court on Saturday where he was charged with one count of murder under the Crimes Act. Police say they are now considering additional charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act Prime …

Suspect In New Zealand Mosque Attack Appears In Court
5 years, 9 months ago

Suspect In New Zealand Mosque Attack Appears In Court

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A suspect in the mass shootings at two New Zealand mosques on Friday appeared in court on Saturday and was charged with murder. At a news conference on Saturday afternoon local time, New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush said authorities would release more information on the victims soon. New Zealand law enforcement is working with Australian intelligence …

Brenton Tarrant: New Zealand terror suspect was personal trainer who espoused Islamophobic tropes and called Trump a ‘symbol of white identity’
5 years, 9 months ago

Brenton Tarrant: New Zealand terror suspect was personal trainer who espoused Islamophobic tropes and called Trump a ‘symbol of white identity’

The Independent  

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Mass shooting suspect charged with murder in New Zealand
5 years, 9 months ago

Mass shooting suspect charged with murder in New Zealand

CNN  

CNN — The main suspect in the deadly assault on two New Zealand mosques that was livestreamed on Facebook is a 28-year-old Australian who’d traveled the world and obtained his firearms legally, authorities said Saturday. Speaking at a press conference Saturday, New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush said Tarrant was “not willing to be arrested.” Describing the arrest and video …

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