Neil Erikson
Neil Erikson is an Australian far-right extremist and self-proclaimed neo-Nazi.
Neil Erikson | |
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Erikson (pointing) in 2019 | |
| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) |
| Known for | Founding United Patriots Front, antisemitism, far-right activism, criminal convictions, neo-Nazism |
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| Criminal penalty | Psychological assessment and treatment in the community (stalking), fined $2000 (inciting contempt against Muslims) |
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Erikson gained attention after posting a video of himself verbally abusing Iranian-born former Labor senator Sam Dastyari in a Melbourne bar. During the verbal attack, Erikson called Dastyari a "terrorist" and a "little monkey" and told him to "go back home". Erikson espouses the antisemitic canard and Jewish conspiracy theory of cultural Marxism.
Erikson is one of the founders or leaders of the far-right neo-Nazi United Patriots Front and the Lads Society. He has been charged and convicted of multiple offences including assault, inciting contempt against Muslims, stalking, affray and riotous behaviour, making threats to prevent a clergyman discharging duties, and disturbing religious worship.