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Ex-Neighbours Star Ordered to Write Apology Letter for Nazi Salute
Damien Richardson was found guilty of making a gesture resembling a Nazi salute at a political event attended by neo-Nazis, with sentencing postponed to allow for restorative justice talks.
- On Thursday, Damien Richardson, former Australian TV star, returned to Moorabbin Magistrates Court for sentencing submissions after being found guilty last month of performing a gesture that could be confused with a Nazi salute, and the matter was adjourned to December 19.
- On September 14 last year Richardson threw his right arm during a speech at a National Workers Alliance event, saying it was satirical theatre responding to an article by The Age.
- Magistrate Justin Foster said, `That might be the best way forward for some restorative justice, if not agreed to there are other options on the table,` and noted the offence can carry up to 120 penalty units or 12 months' jail.
- Richardson has lost his NDIS accreditation and faced intense media attention and bills labelling him a Nazi, while defence lawyer Peter Monagle said he did not intend to harm the Jewish community and agreed to contact the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
- Prosecutor Nicholas La Mattina pointed to varied past sentences as context, citing a 12-month adjourned undertaking with training for seven men and a 1-month jail term for Jacob Hersant.
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Ex-Neighbours star ordered to write apology letter for Nazi salute
“There needs to be a bit of restorative justice in this case towards the Jewish community,” the magistrate said at a pre-sentence hearing for Damien Richardson.
·Sydney, Australia
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