In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
The man's abrupt change in plea comes one year after the massacres at two mosques. It means the scheduled June trial will be called off. The gunman has a sentencing hearing in May.
by Bobby Allyn
Mar 25, 2020
1 minute
The suspect in the shooting deaths of 51 worshipers at two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosques has pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder and terrorism charges in a surprise deal with prosecutors.
Brenton Tarrant, 29, an Australian who
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