NZ judge rejects mosque shooter's 'self-absorbed' change of heart


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  • Thursday, 27 Aug 2020

Justice Cameron Mander (L) addresses Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020. John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant said in a pre-sentencing report that he did not want psychological help, and that if necessary, he would analyse his own behaviour that prompted him to go on a killing spree.

The 29-year-old Australian, sentenced by a New Zealand court to life in prison with no parole on Thursday, opted not to make a statement in court, after recently sacking his legal team and deciding to represent himself at the hearings.

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