Jacob Hersant, 25, is the first in Australia sentenced to prison for performing a banned Nazi salute.

Jacob Hersant, a 25-year-old self-described Nazi, has become the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed Nazi salute. He received a one-month sentence from the Melbourne Magistrates Court after the gesture was criminalized in Victoria just days prior. Hersant, a member of the National Socialist Network, was released on bail after spending only an hour in custody pending an appeal. His case underscores Australia's commitment to combat hate symbols.

November 07, 2024
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