Australia to Jail First Convict Under New Nazi Salute Ban

Jacob Hersant faces imprisonment after becoming the first person in Victoria convicted for performing an outlawed Nazi salute.

Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, was found guilty of performing a Nazi salute outside the Victoria County Court in October 2023.
The salute occurred just six days after the Victorian government enacted legislation banning the gesture in public.
Hersant's defense argued that the ban infringed on his freedom of political expression, but the court found the law constitutionally valid.
Prosecutors emphasized the seriousness of the offense, citing its potential to incite hatred and vilify minority groups.
Hersant remains unrepentant, stating his intention to continue the salute, and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 23, 2024.