Self-described Nazi becomes first in Australian state of Victoria to be convicted over Nazi salute

‘I regret nothing’: Australia to jail self-described Nazi for salute

Jacob Hersant, 25, made the gesture in front of news media cameras six days after the Victoria state government made the Nazi salute illegal.

Jail time awaits neo-Nazi who performed salute

Thomas Sewell carried a Friedrich Nietzsche book as he accompanied Jacob Hersant into court. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) By Tara Cosoleto in Melbourne A neo-Nazi is facing time behind bars after becoming the first Victorian convicted of performing the Nazi salute in public.  Jacob Hersant, 25, remained expressionless on Wednesday morning as Magistrate Brett Sonnet indicated he would give him a “relatively modest” jail term. He was supported in cou…

First Victorian facing jail time after performing Nazi salute

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute in front of journalists and camera crews.

Australia: Man convicted for performing outlawed Nazi salute

A far-right extremist made the gesture less than a week after it was outlawed in the state of Victoria. He could face a year in prison.

Far-right extremist convicted after giving Nazi salute in front of TV cameras

Jacob Hersant, 25, said "Australia for the white man, heil Hitler," after performing the salute in front of journalists and TV cameras.

Nazi who is first to be convicted over Nazi salute says he will do it again

Jacob Hersant told reporters: ‘I’ll still continue to give the salute, but hopefully police officers don’t see it’