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Christchurch mosque survivors and families stare down gunman Brenton Tarrant in sentencing hearing
4 years, 4 months ago

Christchurch mosque survivors and families stare down gunman Brenton Tarrant in sentencing hearing

ABC  

In a blistering address to the Christchurch High Court, the nephew of a woman killed in the 2019 Al-Noor mosque attacks has spoken of his "utter rage" on learning that the attacker, Australian Brenton Tarrant, was a guest in New Zealand. Key points: Brenton Tarrant is being sentenced in the Christchurch High Court He pleaded guilty to 51 charges of …

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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 …

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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 …

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Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant's travels to Bulgaria investigated for far-right links
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant's travels to Bulgaria investigated for far-right links

ABC  

A former Communist-era intelligence chief in Bulgaria has criticised his country's security services for not better monitoring the alleged Christchurch shooter during a six-day tour of the eastern European state, four months before the attacks. Key points: A former security services boss, Major Pavlin Pavlov, said officials do not know who Brenton Tarrant met on his trip to Bulgaria The …

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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 …

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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 …

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Accused Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant used same radicalisation tactics as Islamic State, expert says
5 years, 9 months ago

Accused Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant used same radicalisation tactics as Islamic State, expert says

ABC  

The social media strategies used by the accused Christchurch mosque shooter and Islamic State media are overlapping, says a Harvard researcher investigating online radicalisation. Key points: Brenton Tarrant used the same anonymous file sharing services as terror organisations A former NSW Police deputy commissioner said the livestream video could be used as recruitment material A researcher said the shooter's manifesto …

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Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: A right-wing extremist who filmed himself rampaging through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court on a murder charge Saturday. At least two Jordanians were among the dead, according to that country's foreign minister, while Pakistan foreign ministry spokesman Mohammed Faisal said five citizens of his country were missing. New …

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New Zealand mosque attack suspect Brenton Tarrant grins in court
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attack suspect Brenton Tarrant grins in court

Al Jazeera  

Brenton Tarrant, a licensed gun owner, used five weapons to kill at least 49 Muslim worshippers, including children. The Australian suspect accused of shooting dead dozens of Muslim worshippers in two mosques has appeared unrepentant in court in New Zealand, staring down media members with a smirk on his face. Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared in a Christchurch District Court on …

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Christchurch mosque shootings accused Brenton Tarrant appears in court on murder charge
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque shootings accused Brenton Tarrant appears in court on murder charge

ABC  

The man charged over the Christchurch mosque shootings has appeared in court and been remanded in custody until April 5. Key points: Armed police officers were on hand as Brenton Tarrant made a brief appearance He has been charged with one count of murder, but police will be filing more charges Mr Tarrant had a gun licence which allowed him …

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