brenton tarrant
The sudden turn in the case took survivors and relatives by surprise and brought relief to people across New Zealand.
Brenton Tarrant, a suspected white supremacist, also faces 51 charges of murder and 40 of attempted murder.
Brenton Tarrant will also face 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in court on Friday, police said.
Police said they have spoken with the person incorrectly named and have apologized.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinta Arden delivered a stinging rebuke of the terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand.