Summary

Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, was sentenced to one month in prison, becoming the first person in Australia jailed for performing an outlawed Nazi salute.

Convicted in Victoria for making the salute outside a courthouse in October, Hersant’s act followed new legislation banning the gesture.

Magistrate Brett Sonnet justified the sentence, citing Hersant’s intent to promote Nazi ideology publicly.

Hersant’s lawyer argued that his actions were nonviolent and claimed they were protected as political expression, stating plans to appeal the ruling on constitutional grounds.

  • @Dasus
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    2913 days ago

    “My support of political ideologies which directly propose genocide is completely non-violent, trust me bro.”

    • @Agent641
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      512 days ago

      As long as you comply

      • @T00l_shed
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        312 days ago

        And you aren’t part of thee group were genociding