Magistrate says imprisonment was appropriate after Hersant became first Victorian to be found guilty of offence
Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, is facing a possible jail sentence after becoming the first Victorian found guilty of carrying out the Nazi salute.Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, is facing a possible jail sentence after becoming the first Victorian found guilty of carrying out the Nazi salute.
Hersant’s lawyer, Tim Smartt, told the court on Wednesday his client should be fined $1,500, as the offending was less serious and he should not be punished for his political views. But the prosecutor, Daniel Gurvich KC, pushed for jail time, saying Hersant’s salute and comments outside court had vilified minority groups.
Gurvich also noted comments Hersant made to journalists outside court on Tuesday, when he said he would continue to perform the salute away from the police.The magistrate said he wanted to remand Hersant in custody immediately while he considered the length of the prison term.
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