Damien Richardson, a former Australian actor known for his roles in Neighbours and Blue Heelers, has been charged by Victoria Police for allegedly performing a Nazi salute at a Melbourne event in September. The incident occurred at a restaurant in McKinnon, where far-right activists were present. Richardson is accused of giving the banned gesture, which was outlawed in Victoria in 2022.
Damien Richardson is alleged to have performed the Nazi salute at an event in September.He will face court in March, 2025.Former soap star Damien Richardson has been charged by Victoria Police over performing a Nazi salute at a Melbourne event in September, where far-right activists were present.
"The 54-year-old Glenroy man is expected to appear before Moorabbin Magistrates' Court on 19 March 2025," the statement read. Mr Richardson is known to Australian audiences for his roles in Australian series Neighbours, Blue Heelers and McLeod's Daughters.At the event in September and prior to allegedly making the gesture, Mr Richardson had been giving a speech about racial identity and societal change.
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