IMDB Credit: Supplied Source KnownFormer soap star turned political activist Damien Richardson’s conviction for performing a Nazi gesture has been upheld after he argued it was done for an “artistic purpose”. The 57-year-old, known to Australian audiences for his roles on Neighbours, City Homicide and Blue Heelers, performed the banned gesture while speaking at a political event in September 2024. Camera Icon Damien Richardson was found guilty of performing a banned Nazi gesture. Camera Icon The event, including Richardson’s gesture, was shared live on Facebook. “You were a political speaker at a political event addressing issues politically important to you.