AUCKLAND: The Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers in last year’s New Zealand mosque shootings will face survivors of his rampage during a sentencing hearing next week that is likely to see him jailed for life. Tarrant is expected to be present at the Christchurch courthouse for the four-day sentencing hearing that begins on Monday amid tight security and unprecedented reporting restrictions for the media. With wounds still raw from an atrocity that shocked New Zealand, presiding High Court judge Cameron Mander said the sentencing was an important milestone for victims. He has tried sending coded messages previously, flashing an “OK” hand gesture used to signal white power during his first court appearance. Providing live updates — a common practice for media covering court cases — has been banned.

Source: Manila Times August 21, 2020 16:07 UTC