While the grieving and wounded watched, Brenton Tarrant was hauled away to face the certainty of dying behind bars after killing 51 people at two mosques in the worst terrorist attack New Zealand has ever seen.
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New Zealand Massacre Sentencing: What to Expect
Brenton Tarrant pleaded guilty in March after murdering 51 people and wounding 40 at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. But the final phase of the case presents a series of challenges.
Christchurch Victims Say New Zealand Has Fallen Short of Lofty Promises
The government’s swift response to the massacre drew global praise. It also raised expectations among the victims that they say are now evaporating in the face of bureaucracy.
New Zealand Memorial Service for Shooting Victims Draws Thousands
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden told mourners in Christchurch that “the world has been stuck in a vicious cycle of extremism breeding extremism” that “must end.”
In Christchurch, One Family Among Many Buries a Son
Atta Elayyan, 33, was one of the many victims of the mosque attacks laid to rest in a mass funeral on Friday. His loved ones told his story.
In Christchurch, One Family Among Many Buries a Son
Atta Elayyan, 33, was one of the many victims of the mosque attacks laid to rest in a mass funeral on Friday. His loved ones told his story.
Mourners Honor the Dead With Call to Prayer in Christchurch, New Zealand
A week after the massacre at two mosques, at least 26 victims were buried as residents and visitors also shared two minutes of silence.
Mourners Honor the Dead With Call to Prayer in Christchurch, New Zealand
A week after the massacre at two mosques, at least 26 victims were buried as residents and visitors also shared two minutes of silence.
In New Zealand, Spreading the Mosque Shooting Video Is a Crime
The charges came as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed to investigate the role that social media companies played in mosque massacres last week.
‘So Heartbreaking’: Funerals Begin for New Zealand Attack Victims
As the first six victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings were laid to rest, some affected families were still waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones.