Neo-Nazis’ sentences over attack on hikers don’t reflect level of violence, Victorian prosecutor tells court
Director of public prosecutions launches appeal against sentences handed down to Thomas Sewell and Jacob HersantGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastProsecutors are pushing for more jail time for two neo-Nazi leaders who attacked a group of hikers in a national park, arguing their original sentences were manifestly inadequate.Thomas Sewell, 31, and Jacob Hersant, 25, were sentenced in October 2023 after pleading guilty in the county court to a violent affray in Victoria’s Cathedral Ranges state park.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Director of public prosecutions launches appeal against sentences handed down to Thomas Sewell and Jacob Hersant
Prosecutors are pushing for more jail time for two neo-Nazi leaders who attacked a group of hikers in a national park, arguing their original sentences were manifestly inadequate.
Thomas Sewell, 31, and Jacob Hersant, 25, were sentenced in October 2023 after pleading guilty in the county court to a violent affray in Victoria’s Cathedral Ranges state park.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...