New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism
4 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand’s modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday. Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was praised around the world for her empathetic response to the Muslim community after the attacks, said it was “deeply disappointing” the victims didn’t get to attend the hearing. But she said there was “a certain sense of relief that the whole nation, but particularly our Muslim community, are being spared from a trial that could have otherwise acted as a platform.” Tarrant moved to New Zealand in 2017 and kept a low profile in the university city of Dunedin.

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Christchurch mosque shooter files appeal against conviction
2 years, 2 months ago

Christchurch mosque shooter files appeal against conviction

The Hindu  

The man who slaughtered 51 Muslim worshippers during the deadliest mass-shooting in New Zealand's history has appealed his conviction and sentence in the case. New Zealand's Court of Appeal confirmed on Tuesday that gunman Brenton Tarrant had filed the appeal last week. Temel Atacocugu, who survived after being shot nine times during the attack at the Al Noor mosque, told …

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. …

New Zealand Mosque Shooter Who Killed 51 Sentenced To Life Without Parole
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand Mosque Shooter Who Killed 51 Sentenced To Life Without Parole

News 18  

The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The judge imposed the maximum available sentence on 29-year-old Australian gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the first time the sentence has been imposed in New Zealand. The March 2019 attacks targeting people praying at the Al Noor …

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole

Al Jazeera  

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole. “The justice system has locked up this ideology forever.” Gamal Fouda, the imam of Al Noor Mosque, said that “no punishment would bring our loved ones back”, but was proud of New Zealand’s response to extremism. That is us, …

New Zealand survivor to mosque gunman: ‘You are the loser’
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand survivor to mosque gunman: ‘You are the loser’

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A man who was shot and wounded in the New Zealand mosque attacks had a simple message for the mass-murderer responsible: “You are the loser, and we are the winners.” Mirwais Waziri was among the survivors and family members who spoke on the second day of a four-day sentencing hearing for white supremacist Brenton Harrison Tarrant, …

NZ court told killer spent years preparing for mosque attacks
4 years, 4 months ago

NZ court told killer spent years preparing for mosque attacks

Al Jazeera  

The Australian man who killed 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019 meticulously planned his shooting rampage to maximise casualties, a prosecutor said at the start of sentencing hearings on Monday. Crown prosecutor Barnaby Hawes said Tarrant told police after his arrest that he wanted to create fear among the Muslim population. “I have read them all,” …

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 …

Survivors Will Face New Zealand Mosque Gunman at Sentencing
4 years, 4 months ago

Survivors Will Face New Zealand Mosque Gunman at Sentencing

News 18  

When Aya Al-Umari faces her brother’s killer in the dock, she intends to tell him that his hatred stole away her best friend, her guardian, her hero. The gunman, 29-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant, pleaded guilty in March to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism the first terrorism conviction in the nations …

Survivors will face New Zealand mosque gunman at sentencing
4 years, 4 months ago

Survivors will face New Zealand mosque gunman at sentencing

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — When Aya Al-Umari faces her brother’s killer in the dock, she intends to tell him that his hatred stole away her best friend, her guardian, her hero. Al-Umari is one of more than 60 survivors and family members who this week in court will confront the white supremacist who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand’s …

New Zealand court set to sentence Christchurch mosque shooter
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand court set to sentence Christchurch mosque shooter

Al Jazeera  

Brenton Tarrant to face survivors of mosque attacks during sentencing hearing that is likely to see him jailed for life. A court in New Zealand is set to begin sentencing on Monday of an Australian man who murdered 51 Muslims as they prayed in the city of Christchurch last year. Tarrant, who is likely to be present in the courtroom …

New Zealand mosque attacker to represent himself at sentencing
4 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand mosque attacker to represent himself at sentencing

Al Jazeera  

Muslim groups worry white supremacist behind worst shooting in New Zealand history plans to use dock to spew hatred. The gunman behind New Zealand’s Christchurch mosque shootings sacked his lawyers and opted to represent himself on Monday, raising concern he would use next month’s sentencing hearing to promote his white supremacist views. Brenton Tarrant, who is an Australian, will be …

New Zealand gunman, who had killed 51 in attacks on Christchurch's mosques, pleads guilty of murder, terrorism
4 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand gunman, who had killed 51 in attacks on Christchurch's mosques, pleads guilty of murder, terrorism

Firstpost  

The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand’s modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Wellington: The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand’s modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday. The attacks targeting people …

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism
4 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

India TV News  

The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand’s modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday. Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. Temel Atacocugu, who survived being …

In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
4 years, 9 months ago

In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder

NPR  

In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP The suspect in the shooting deaths of 51 worshipers at two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosques has pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder and terrorism charges in a surprise deal with prosecutors. Instead, Tarrant appeared in court via video …

Christchurch shootings: man accused pleads guilty to killing 51 people
4 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch shootings: man accused pleads guilty to killing 51 people

CNN  

Wellington, New Zealand CNN — The man accused of murdering 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques last year has changed his plea to guilty, according to New Zealand Police. New Zealand Police say Tarrant will not be sentenced until it is possible for all victims who wish to attend the hearing to do so – something that may be delayed …

Christchurch shooting suspect Brenton Tarrant denies killing 51 worshippers
5 years, 6 months ago

Christchurch shooting suspect Brenton Tarrant denies killing 51 worshippers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The man accused of killing …

Christchurch mosque shooting accused pleads not guilty before court
5 years, 6 months ago

Christchurch mosque shooting accused pleads not guilty before court

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: The man accused of shooting people at two New Zealand mosques on Friday pleaded not guilty of 92 charges including 51 counts of murder. Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant appeared before Christchurch High Court via an audiovisual link, reported CNN. Judge Cameron Mander told the court that Tarrant mental assessment has been completed and no issues had arisen in terms …

Man accused in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty
5 years, 6 months ago

Man accused in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty

India TV News  

The man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques on Friday pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against him. Brenton Tarrant smirked as his lawyer, Shane Tait, entered the not guilty pleas, but otherwise showed little emotion during the hearing at the Christchurch High Court. Mander said that two mental-health assessments of Tarrant had been completed, …

Christchurch mosque shooting accused to hear new charges in court
5 years, 6 months ago

Christchurch mosque shooting accused to hear new charges in court

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Suspected white supremacist Brenton Tarrant is expected to enter pleas, and will face a new terrorism charge, when he appears in court on Friday over the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch. Tarrant already faces 50 counts of murder for the attack and when he appears in the Christchurch High Court on Friday will be charged under a …

Christchurch attack: man accused of killing 51 in mosque shootings pleads not guilty
5 years, 6 months ago

Christchurch attack: man accused of killing 51 in mosque shootings pleads not guilty

CNN  

CNN — The man accused of shooting worshippers at two New Zealand mosques in March has pleaded not guilty to 92 charges, including 51 counts of murder. Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared via audiovisual link at the Christchurch High Court on Friday morning over the attack, which was New Zealand’s worst mass shooting in modern history. Brenton Tarrant appears …

Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism
5 years, 7 months ago

Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand police on Tuesday filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques. The new charge comes with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment upon conviction and will be a test case for New Zealand’s terrorism law, which came onto the books in 2002 following the terrorist attacks …

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 man suspected of murder in NZ shootings charged with terrorism
5 years, 7 months ago

Christchurch man suspected of murder in NZ shootings charged with terrorism

Deccan Chronicle  

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. In an attack broadcast live on Facebook, a lone gunman armed with semi-automatic weapons targeted Muslims attending Friday prayers, killing 51 worshippers and wounding dozens of people. “The charge will allege …

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 mosque shooter faces terrorism charge
5 years, 7 months ago

Christchurch mosque shooter faces terrorism charge

CNN  

CNN — The man accused of killing 51 worshipers at two Christchurch mosques has been charged by New Zealand police with engaging in a “terrorist act,” the first time such a charge has been laid inside the country. Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant, 28, faces an additional 51 charges of murder and 40 of attempted murder for the March attack which …

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 …

New Zealand mosque suspect to undergo mental health check
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque suspect to undergo mental health check

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A New Zealand judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of killing 50 people at two Christchurch mosques undergo two mental health assessments to determine if he’s fit to stand trial. High Court judge Cameron Mander made the order during a hearing in which 28-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant appeared via video link from a …

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 …

Brenton Tarrant appears in court, faces 50 murder counts in New Zealand shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Brenton Tarrant appears in court, faces 50 murder counts in New Zealand shooting

CNN  

CNN — The Australian man accused of carrying out the worst mass shooting in modern New Zealand history has appeared in court, where he was formally charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 attempted murder counts. On Friday morning local time, Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared via video link in Christchurch High Court in front of Justice Cameron Mander. Video …

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

New Zealand shooting suspect 'complains about prison treatment'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The man accused of shooting …

NZ mosque shooter faces groundbreaking jail sentence
5 years, 9 months ago

NZ mosque shooter faces groundbreaking jail sentence

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: Suspected mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant faces an "unprecedented" sentence that bars him from ever applying for release, but could yet dodge terror charges, legal experts told AFP Monday. But legal experts said Tarrant's alleged crimes were so extreme they could warrant the heaviest sentence imposed by a judge in the South Pacific nation since the abolition of the death …

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 …

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 …

NZ mosque gunman ‘rational’, lawyer says after he’s fired
5 years, 9 months ago

NZ mosque gunman ‘rational’, lawyer says after he’s fired

Al Jazeera  

Suspect in New Zealand mosque massacre doesn’t appear mentally unstable and will represent himself, ex-attorney says. The Australian man accused of shooting dead 50 people at two New Zealand mosques doesn’t appear mentally unstable and plans to represent himself, his court-appointed lawyer said on Monday. Selling guns Tightening New Zealand’s gun laws was at the top of Prime Minister Jacinda …

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, suspect in New Zealand mosque shooting, was not willing to be arrested
5 years, 9 months ago

Brenton Tarrant, suspect in New Zealand mosque shooting, was not willing to be arrested

CNN  

CNN — Worshipers ran from gunfire, desperately called police and huddled beneath the benches of two Christchurch mosques before two lightly armed community police officers apparently ran the gunman’s car to the side of the road and brought the atrocity to an end after a terrifying 36 minutes. New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said the gunman intended to continue …

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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