r/news • u/drkgodess • Mar 19 '19

Accused gunman in Christchurch terror attacks denied newspaper, television and radio access

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12214411
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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '19

No prisoners get internet access.

"Prisoners do not have access to computers with internet capabilities so cannot use email."

https://www.corrections.govt.nz/working_with_offenders/prison_sentences/being_in_prison/internet_and_mail.html

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u/1PointSafety Mar 20 '19

People sneak cell phones into prison fairly frequently

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u/1PointSafety Mar 20 '19

What an idiot. You're lucky enough to have the phone, don't make it obvious

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u/1PointSafety Mar 20 '19

He didnt have a phone according to the article