'The fire awaits you': New Zealand mosque shooter won't speak in his defence as families confront him in court
“You have killed my son and to me that is as though you have killed the whole of New Zealand,” one man told Brenton Tarrant.
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“You have killed my son and to me that is as though you have killed the whole of New Zealand,” one man told Brenton Tarrant.
Victims described how their lives have been completely changed in the wake of the horrific events in March 2019.
Meanwhile, survivors and victims’ families have asked that the trial be delayed so it doesn’t take place during Ramadan.
Brenton Tarrant has been charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 counts of attempted murder.
Australian Brenton Tarrant is due to appear in court tomorrow.
An Irish expert explains how the “psychological autopsy” carried out after a terror attack differs depending on who the suspect is.
Jacinda Ardern announced the move as hundreds of mourners gathered for a second day for the funerals of those who died.
The Prime Minister also said alleged gunman Tarrant will “face the full force of the law in New Zealand”.
Separately, Brenton Tarrant has dismissed his court-appointed lawyer and will represent himself.
49 people were killed in the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch yesterday.
Forty-nine people were killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch yesterday.
Brenton Tarrant allegedly livestreamed himself carrying out the attacks on Facebook.