The mass shooter who killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 is expected to appeal his convictions because he feels he was under duress when he pleaded guilty, a report said. Ellis outlined Tarrant’s allegations in a memorandum that he sent last week to the chief coroner, Judge Deborah Marshall​, the report said. The judge said Tarrant is welcome to address the issue at a separate hearing next month related to a coroner’s inquiry. A man praying at a memorial for the shooting victims in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 19, 2019. The mass killer is the only person in New Zealand to be designated the status of terrorist.

Source: Stuff November 08, 2021 01:31 UTC