China News Service, July 13th, comprehensive "Central News Agency" reported that the New Zealand court said on the 13th that it was charged with killing 51 people in the Christchurch mosque shooting in March 2019, Brenton Tarrant, It has been decided that in the sentencing court trial that started in August, the defender will not be sought, and all will defend themselves.
Data map: On March 16, 2019, New Zealanders mourned the victims of the Christchurch mosque shooting and offered flowers to express their condolences.
On March 15, 2019, 28-year-old Australian suspect Tarren opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch, killing 51 people. Before committing the murder, he wrote a "manifesto" against Islamists on social media and gave a short live broadcast of the subsequent shooting process.
According to reports, Taren was charged with 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of intentional murder, and one count of violating the anti-terrorism bill. Earlier in 2020, he had pleaded guilty to the Christchurch High Court.
The report said that after understanding that he had the right to call for a defender, Taren still wanted to give up related rights. After confirming this point, the judge approved Tarren's request, allowing him to reply on his own without a defender during the future trial. Judge Cameron Mander said that Tarren’s decision to defend himself would not hinder the sentencing hearing on August 24.
According to reports, the High Court of Christchurch confirmed on July 13 that the sentencing court trial date is set for August 24, when the victims of the shooting and representatives of their families will be heard in court.