Melbourne Neo-Nazi Leaders Return to Court Facing Calls for Harsher Penalties for “Terrifying” Group Attack
Melbourne, Australia – The Director of Public Prosecutions in Victoria is seeking a tougher penalty for two prominent neo-Nazis accused of a “terrifying” group assault. Thomas Sewell, 31, and Jacob Hersant, 25, were acquitted last year following charges of violent conduct towards hikers at Cathedral Ranges State Park in May 2021. They admitted to a charge of violent disorder and were given lenient sentences by Judge Kellie Blair. The prosecution has now appealed the sentence, …