NZ mosque attack suspect lodges complaint over prison conditions
Wellington - The suspected Australian white supremacist who opened fire on worshippers in two mosques in Christchurch earlier this month, killing 50 people, has reportedly lodged a complaint over prison conditions.
A Corrections source told the news website Stuff that the prisoner complained he was being denied access to visitors and phone calls from his cell in an Auckland prison. "At this time he has no access to television, radio or newspapers and no approved visitors," the spokesperson added. "For operational security reasons no further information will be provided."
The 28-year-old was remanded in custody and is set to reappear at the High Court in Christchurch on April 5. It is likely that he will remain in Auckland and will appear in court via audio-visual link. He has rejected a duty lawyer and said he would represent himself in court.
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