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In photos: Christchurch victim impact

In this file picture, taken on March 17, 2019, residents are seen crying after leaving flowers in tribute to victims in Christchurch, two days after a shooting incident at two mosques in the city. (By AFP)

Final court sessions are underway in New Zealand for an Australian man who killed 51 Muslim worshipers at two mosques in the city of Christchurch last year.

Sentencing hearings began on Monday for Brenton Tarrant, 29, and will wrap up on Thursday, when the final verdict will be announced. He is expected to receive an unprecedented sentence of life in prison with no parole.

Tarrant was present at the sessions, and decided not to personally address the last sentencing hearing, according to court officials.

Dozens of survivors and families of the victims did give statements, known as victim impact testimonies.

Most spoke directly to Tarrant.

Here are some photos:

John Milne holds a photograph of his son, Sayyad Milne, who was killed in the shooting, while giving a statement with his daughter, Brydie Henry, at his side, at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, on August 26, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Esam Alzhqhoul gives a statement at the court on August 26, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah gives a statement at the court on August 26, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Manal Dokhan gives a statement at the court on August 26, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Ahad Nabi gives a statement at the court on August 26, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Nathan Smith gives a statement at the court on August 25, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Hazem Mohammed gives a statement at the court on August 25, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Wasseim Daragmih gives a statement at the court on August 25, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Kyron Gosse gives a statement at the court on August 25, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Khaled Majed Abd’el Rauf Alnobani gives a statement at the court on August 24, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

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Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed 51 worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, is seen during his sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, on August 26, 2020. (Photo by Reuters)

 

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