Alexandre Bissonnette is “very affected” by the attacks on worshippers attending Friday prayers in Christchurch, lawyers Charles-Olivier Gosselin and Jean-Claude Gingras said in a statement to the media. According to lawyers Charles-Olivier Gosselin and Jean-Claude Gingras, Alexandre Bissonnette is “very affected” by the attacks on worshippers attending Friday prayers in Christchurch. The lawyers were responding to unconfirmed reports the shooter in New Zealand was influenced by Bissonnette. He also lacked empathy, the judge said, quoting Bissonnette’s statement after the shootings: “I regret not having killed more people.” Both the Crown and Bissonnette’s lawyers have recently announced they are appealing the sentence. The defence argues the sentence is cruel and unusual punishment, and he should be able to apply for parole in 25 years.

Source: thestar March 15, 2019 18:33 UTC