The gunman who killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques says his guilty pleas were obtained under duress due to mistreatment in custody, according to a memorandum from his lawyer. READ MORE:* Christchurch mosque gunman jailed 'until his last gasp'* How long will Christchurch terrorist spend behind bars? * Christchurch terrorist won't speak at sentencing for mosque shootings* Christchurch mosque attacks: Gunman pleads guilty to murder, attempted murder and terrorismThe offender told Ellis that his guilty pleas were obtained under duress, or in breach of the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel treatment. POOL VISION Justice Cameron Mander tells the Christchurch mosque shooter his sentence must reflect the "wicked nature of each murder". The next step in the coroner’s inquiry is a hearing about its scope in mid-December.

Source: Stuff November 08, 2021 05:53 UTC