More of the Christchurch shooter’s online comments have been uncovered, New Zealand researchers say. Does it change the picture? (opens original article in a new tab)

New Zealand researchers claim to have uncovered evidence that the Christchurch shooter was an active participant in far-right online forums, challenging his previous assertion of being a passive observer and suggesting his online activities influenced his violent actions.

• New Zealand researchers found evidence that the Christchurch shooter was an active online commenter on 4chan, contradicting his claim of being an onlooker.
• The researchers linked the shooter's online activity to his racist views and violent intentions, suggesting his online engagement influenced his actions.
• The book argues that the shooter's online presence and manifesto created a 'script' followed by other extremists, including the San Diego attackers.