Accused NZ mosque attacker pleads not guilty to all charges

The Australian man accused of killing 51 people in two mosque attacks in Christchurch, has pleaded not guilty to all charges levelled against him. Brenton Tarrant, 29, pleaded not guilty to all 92 charges, including 51 murder charges, 40 counts of attempted murder and one terrorism charge following his alleged terror attack on March 15. The Australian national appeared in court via video link from the maximum security prison where he is being held in Auckland. Mr Tarrant smirked and smiled as his lawyer entered the pleas on his behalf, as his alleged victims’ family members watched on from the courtroom. A trial date has been set for May 4, 14 months on from the March 15 massacre Mr Tarrant is accused of carrying out. Image: News Corp Australia

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