Christchurch Killer to Testify in Court: Legal Battle Continues
The Indian Weekender reports that Brenton Tarrant, the terrorist behind the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51 worshippers and injured 40, is set to give evidence in court. Tarrant, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole-the first such sentence in New Zealand-has applied to the Court of Appeal to challenge his conviction, sentence, and guilty plea.
Last year, the Court of Appeal granted permanent name suppression for Tarrant’s lawyers, citing safety risks and potential “undue hardship.” The Supreme Court later upheld this decision. In 2021, Tarrant claimed that his guilty pleas were made under duress due to alleged mistreatment while in custody.
He is also expected to testify in the Coroner’s Court, despite objections from lawyers representing the victims’ families, who argue that his participation could cause further trauma. The upcoming Court of Appeal hearing is scheduled for February 9–13.
Tarrant’s legal maneuvers come as families continue to seek closure years after the tragic March 15, 2019 attacks. His case remains a stark reminder of the enduring impact of terrorism on communities and the complex legal processes that follow.
Read More: https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/killer-of-51-worshippers-likely-to-give-evidence-in-court
The Indian Weekender reports that Brenton Tarrant, the terrorist behind the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51 worshippers and injured 40, is set to give evidence in court. Tarrant, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole-the first such sentence in New Zealand-has applied to the Court of Appeal to challenge his conviction, sentence, and guilty plea.
Last year, the Court of Appeal granted permanent name suppression for Tarrant’s lawyers, citing safety risks and potential “undue hardship.” The Supreme Court later upheld this decision. In 2021, Tarrant claimed that his guilty pleas were made under duress due to alleged mistreatment while in custody.
He is also expected to testify in the Coroner’s Court, despite objections from lawyers representing the victims’ families, who argue that his participation could cause further trauma. The upcoming Court of Appeal hearing is scheduled for February 9–13.
Tarrant’s legal maneuvers come as families continue to seek closure years after the tragic March 15, 2019 attacks. His case remains a stark reminder of the enduring impact of terrorism on communities and the complex legal processes that follow.
Read More: https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/killer-of-51-worshippers-likely-to-give-evidence-in-court
Christchurch Killer to Testify in Court: Legal Battle Continues
The Indian Weekender reports that Brenton Tarrant, the terrorist behind the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51 worshippers and injured 40, is set to give evidence in court. Tarrant, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole-the first such sentence in New Zealand-has applied to the Court of Appeal to challenge his conviction, sentence, and guilty plea.
Last year, the Court of Appeal granted permanent name suppression for Tarrant’s lawyers, citing safety risks and potential “undue hardship.” The Supreme Court later upheld this decision. In 2021, Tarrant claimed that his guilty pleas were made under duress due to alleged mistreatment while in custody.
He is also expected to testify in the Coroner’s Court, despite objections from lawyers representing the victims’ families, who argue that his participation could cause further trauma. The upcoming Court of Appeal hearing is scheduled for February 9–13.
Tarrant’s legal maneuvers come as families continue to seek closure years after the tragic March 15, 2019 attacks. His case remains a stark reminder of the enduring impact of terrorism on communities and the complex legal processes that follow.
Read More: https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/killer-of-51-worshippers-likely-to-give-evidence-in-court
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