Police remain at the at Al-Noor mosque as visitors arrive in Christchurch, New Zealand April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
In an attack broadcast live on Facebook, a lone gunman armed with semi-automatic weapons targeted Muslims attending prayers in Christchurch on March 15, killing 50 worshippers and wounding dozens. “We shall, to the extent that is compatible with the principles of open justice, limit any coverage of statements, that actively champion white supremacist or terrorist ideology,” said the agreement between senior editors at five major media organizations.
The agreement also said that media organizations would not broadcast or report on any imagery or hand signals promoting or supporting white supremacist ideology during court appearances and would send “experienced” journalists to cover any trial.
And let’s hope that they are brave enough to not further his cause by publishing his name. *hint*
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