


The judge did, however, say that Arps had once compared himself to Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess and that the report said he posed a high risk of re-offending.Īccording to TVNZ, Arps faces six months of strict conditions after he completes his sentence. Judge O'Driscoll said some parts of the pre-sentence report were concerning but he did not mention them publicly, wary of Arps considering them a "badge of honour". The court heard that Arps, who runs what was described as an insulation company that has used neo-Nazi imagery, showed "particular cruelty" in sharing the footage the day after the attack.Ī pre-sentence report said Arps showed no remorse or empathy for any of those affected. Image: New Zealand was praised for its show of unity after the shootings
