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Jacob Hersant (born c. 1998 – c. 1999) is an Australian neo-Nazi and the first person to have been charged and convicted for publicly making a Nazi salute in the Australian state of Victoria. He is a figurehead of the National Socialist Network and the European Australian Movement. The groups which Hersant are a part of focus on promoting White supremacy and far-right activism in Australia.




Activities






= May 2021: Cathedral Range assault on hikers

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On 14 May 2021, Hersant was charged after a raid by counter-terrorism police at a house in the Melbourne suburb of Rowville. Hersant and a co-offender, Thomas Sewell, were charged after an attack on three hikers in Victoria's Cathedral Range. Up to 15 other masked men attacked two passengers in a car and smashed windows. On 1 August 2023, Jacob and a co-offender, Thomas Sewell pleaded guilty to one charge of violent disorder. On 27 October 2023, Hersant and a co-offender were spared further jail time and sentenced to time already served. Following the initial sentence, prosecutors appealed claiming that the sentencing was manifestly inadequate.




= October 2023: Nazi Salute

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Following being spared of further jail time, in relation to his attacking hikers, Hersant performed a Nazi salute outside of court. Hersant subsequently became the first person charged with making Nazi gestures in public, under new Victorian state laws. During the trial, lawyers for Hersant argued that the charge wasn't constitutionally valid as it violated the implied constitutional freedom of political communication. On the 8th of October 2024, during a hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, he was found guilty of the offence by a magistrate. On the 8th of November 2024 Hersant was sentenced to one month in jail and then released on bail after appealing against the sentence.




= July 2024: Train station protest

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In July 2024, Hersant and 40 masked men stormed a Melbourne train station, carrying a banner which stated "Mass deportations now". Following the event Hersant was arrested for "grossly offensive public conduct".




= Halloween 2024 Ku Klux Klan Stunt

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On the 7th of November 2024, Jacob was arrested along with 3 others in relation to a KKK Halloween costume stunt. He is expected to be charged with grossly offensive behaviour.




Personal life


Hersant was reported to be 25 years old in April 2024. He has a two-year-old son as of October 2024.




References

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• Aktris Utama Terbaik (BAFTA)
• Daftar komponis
• Jacob Hersant
• Thomas Sewell (neo-Nazi)
• National Socialist Network
• Bans on Nazi symbols
• Allan government
• Far-right politics in Australia
• Lads Society
• Guy Hersant
• Auguste Henri Jacob
• Reserved political positions