The 29-year-old has admitted being the Christchurch mosque killer. Photo: NZ HeraldThe Christchurch mosque gunman has sacked his legal team in a shock move just a month out from next month's sentencing – and has now vowed to represent himself. Lawyers Shane Tait (left) and Jonathan Hudson will no longer represent the Christchurch mosque gunman. However, given that the mosque shooter now wants to represent himself, Justice Mander said he will appoint a new lawyer in the role of standby counsel. Victim Support, which administers the Victim Assistance Scheme on behalf of the ministry, welcomed the move.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 12, 2020 22:41 UTC