Christchurch mosque attacker charged with terrorism

05:30:00 PM, Tuesday 21st of May 2019 | in crime

The man accused of the horrific mosque attack in Christchurch that killed 51 people has been charged with terrorism act. He is already facing the charges of murder and 40 of attempted murder following the attack on two mosques. It is the first time any person has been charged with an act of terrorism in New Zealand, and police considered many options before filing the charges. The accused is next due in court in June.