Brenton Tarrant, 29 is pleaded guilty of committing murder of 51 and attempting a murder of another 40 in a shooting spree last year in Christchurch, New Zealand. The terrorist admitted the killings and other charges against him after previously denying it during a trial in June of last year. The gun attacks at two mosques rattled the world as the merciless killings of the innocents at prayer houses were filmed and streamed live by the murderer on Facebook. In the aftermath of coldblooded shooting, New Zealand has now enforced stricter gun laws. The country is in a lockdown due to the corona pandemic that has sent shockwaves across the globe however, the plea was made at a court hearing in Christchurch High Court on Thursday.

In a scaled down court no members form general public were allowed to observe haring while Tarrant and his lawyers pleading his case from New South Wales appeared before the court using video link.

A representative from the neighboring mosques was allowed to participate in the hearing to represent the victims and families of the deceased.

Judge Justice Cameron Mander in his ruling said: “It is regrettable that the Covid-19 restrictions that presently apply do not permit victims and their families to travel to be present in the courtroom when the defendant entered his pleas of guilty.”

Sentencing on the 92 charges will take place at a date yet to be decided. The offender was remanded in custody until May 1, 2020 when the court when the court will eventually decide his sentencing date.

Justice Mander further observed: “There is no intention to sentence the defendant before the court returns to its normal operations and at a time when the victims and their families can

Brenton Tarrant, 29 is pleaded guilty of committing murder of 51 and attempting a murder of another 40 in a shooting spree last year in Christchurch, New Zealand. The terrorist admitted the killings and other charges against him after previously denying it during a trial in June of last year. The gun attacks at two mosques rattled the world as the merciless killings of the innocents at prayer houses were filmed and streamed live by the murderer on Facebook. In the aftermath of coldblooded shooting, New Zealand has now enforced stricter gun laws. The country is in a lockdown due to the corona pandemic that has sent shockwaves across the globe however, the plea was made at a court hearing in Christchurch High Court on Thursday.

In a scaled down court no members form general public were allowed to observe haring while Tarrant and his lawyers pleading his case from New South Wales appeared before the court using video link.

A representative from the neighboring mosques was allowed to participate in the hearing to represent the victims and families of the deceased.

Judge Justice Cameron Mander in his ruling said: “It is regrettable that the Covid-19 restrictions that presently apply do not permit victims and their families to travel to be present in the courtroom when the defendant entered his pleas of guilty.”

Sentencing on the 92 charges will take place at a date yet to be decided. The offender was remanded in custody until May 1, 2020 when the court when the court will eventually decide his sentencing date.

Justice Mander further observed: “There is no intention to sentence the defendant before the court returns to its normal operations and at a time when the victims and their families can attend court in person.”

Farid Ahmed, who lost his wife Husna in the barbaric incident, talking to TVNZ that many would be relieved they did not have to go through the trial, but others would feel very sad, still thinking about their loved ones.

Speaking of the Tarrant, Farid said: “I have been praying for him and he has taken the right direction. I am pleased he is feeling guilty, it is a good start.”

attend court in person.”

Farid Ahmed, who lost his wife Husna in the barbaric incident, talking to TVNZ that many would be relieved they did not have to go through the trial, but others would feel very sad, still thinking about their loved ones.

Speaking of the Tarrant, Farid said: “I have been praying for him and he has taken the right direction. I am pleased he is feeling guilty, it is a good start.”