The Christchurch mosque gunman has been sentenced to life without parole. (Video first published in October 2020)The man responsible for killing 51 Muslim worshippers at two Christchurch mosque attacks has withdrawn his legal challenge. “Mr Tarrant now advises that he wished to withdraw his two previous applications for judicial review which he referred to in his initial communication to the Court,” Justice Venning said. READ MORE:* Christchurch mosque shooter not ready to proceed with legal challenge of jail conditions, terrorist status* Christchurch mosque shooter's jail conditions review a 'test of our humanity'* Bill to bring Christchurch mosque terrorist to justice nears $2.75m* Christchurch mosque gunman wanted to avoid appearing at own sentencing* Gunman locked away for good but victims must rebuild livesShadia Amin, whose husband Ahmed Abdel-Ghany died in the shootings, said she believed the terrorist was playing mind-games with the victims and their families, and purposefully trying to cause them anxiety. She believed that is why he chose the start of Ramadan to ask the court to review his prison conditions and terrorist entity designation.

Source: Stuff April 22, 2021 21:11 UTC