25-year-old Jacob Hersant convicted in Australia for performing Nazi salute, recently outlawed.
Jacob Hersant, a 25-year-old neo-Nazi, became the first person convicted in Victoria, Australia, for performing the Nazi salute, which was made illegal six days before his act on October 27, 2023. Despite claiming his actions were a form of political expression, the magistrate ruled against him. He faces up to 12 months in prison and is considering an appeal. The verdict has been hailed as a significant step in combating hate speech.
October 07, 2024
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