The perpetrator of the New Zealand mosque massacre during his presentation to the judiciary on Saturday morning remained silent, smiling, as it was revealed that he intended to continue his attacks before being arrested by the police.
Australia's Brenton Tarant, 28, committed a massacre of worshipers during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, killing 49 people and wounding dozens, and avenging victims of attacks by Muslims and immigrants in Europe.
The New York Herald reported that the defendant, dressed in white prison garb, smiled at the cost while the media pictured him in the dock.
He showed him the sign of "acceptance" in his hand during his appearance before the court, in a reference used to support ideological superiority of the white race.
"It seemed quiet and it took a lot of time to study the media and lawyers," said Aneke Smith of Radio New Zealand. "The man did not ask for bail or hide his name.
The court - closed to the public - decided to hold him until April to bring the case to the Supreme Court in Christchurch.
Judge Paul Kellar allowed the photographs to be taken, but ordered a face-arrest to preserve the right to a fair trial.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardenne said on Saturday that Tarant intended to continue his attacks before being arrested by the police and indicated he was traveling and carrying two other firearms in the car he was riding.