Jacob Hersant becomes first Victorian found guilty of performing Nazi salute

Twenty-five-year-old pleaded not guilty to performing gesture about six days after state outlawed itFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first person charged with performing the Nazi salute in Victoria has been found guilty of the offence.Jacob Hersant, 25, stared straight ahead as a magistrate, Brett Sonnet, handed down his decision on Tuesday morning.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Jacob Hersant becomes first Victorian found guilty of performing Nazi salute

Twenty-five-year-old pleaded not guilty to performing gesture about six days after state outlawed it

The first person charged with performing the Nazi salute in Victoria has been found guilty of the offence.

Jacob Hersant, 25, stared straight ahead as a magistrate, Brett Sonnet, handed down his decision on Tuesday morning.

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