Christchurch court hears graphic account of mosque killings during sentencing hearing

The High Court in Christchurch has heard in chilling detail how the Australian terrorist who carried out attacks on two mosques in March 2019 deliberately and methodically killed 51 people and injured 40 more because he wanted to reduce New Zealand's immigration rates himself.

The court heard that after attacking two mosques — Al Noor and the Linwood Islamic Centre — the defendant was on his way to a third when he was intercepted and arrested.The court was taken through the killings in graphic detail, which began when the Australian fired on four men who were on their way into Al Noor mosque as the killer entered the front gate.

At this moment, the court heard of an act of bravery by one of the worshippers, Naeem Rashid, who "ran at the defendant" as his head was turning. He took aim at those still moving, including "two precisely aimed shots" at a three-year-old boy who "was clinging to his father's leg".Tarrant laughed and commentated during attacks

It's not clear why Tarrant didn't follow through with that aspect of the plan, but the court heard in a police interview that he expressed regret at not having done so.Mr Hawes told the court the defendant applied for a firearms licence in New Zealand in September, 2017.

dealth penalty should definitely be considered for mass killing

Shame NZ doesn't have the death penalty

Referring to the killer as a the defendant seems disrespectful to all those affected.

Very, very bad man.

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Lawyers expect New Zealand mosque gunman will never be releasedThe sentencing of an Australian white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand and live-streamed the massacre, begins amid tight security in a Christchurch court. Why won't you refer to him as a terrorist? He is a far-right terrorist who committed an act of terrorism against Muslims which he has plead guilty to. I thought sbsnews would be prepared to report accurately and not mince words. auspol On what basis do you call him a white supremacist? Pretty terrifying precedent if you start not allowing media if the powers that be simply decide that it would be 'dangerous' that the public should hear certain ideas.... Can people not think even a few years into the future?
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