Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
The board said Hoggard needs professional supervision and imposed release conditions after finding a pattern of manipulation and sexual violence.
- The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard's bid for full parole this month, instead granting the former Hedley frontman six months of day parole at a halfway house to test his progress gradually.
- Hoggard is serving a five-year prison sentence after his June 2022 conviction for sexual assault causing bodily harm against an Ottawa woman. The board found his offense 'appears to have been part of a pattern of manipulation, predation, and sexual violence.'
- During his hearing earlier this month, Hoggard admitted he had 'no understanding' of consent during sexual encounters. The panel expressed skepticism that the index offense was isolated, noting his admitted view of women as objects and interest in violent, degrading behavior.
- The panel imposed conditions exceeding those recommended by the Correctional Service of Canada, including prohibiting Hoggard from being in the presence of girls under 18 unless accompanied by an approved adult who knows his criminal history.
- Although Hoggard recently admitted his guilt to his wife, the board concluded he must test his behavioral gains gradually. 'Any gains you have made while serving sentence should first be tested in a gradual and structured manner,' the panel ruled.
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Canadian Rock Star Jacob Hoggard Granted Day Parole After Serving 2 Years for Sex Assault
Former Canadian pop-rock star Jacob Hoggard has been granted day parole to a halfway house after serving two years in federal custody for sexual assault. The former Hedley frontman appeared before the Parole Board of Canada earlier this month for a parole hearing, but had to wait until this week for a decision. The board rejected his request for full parole but approved six months of day parole. The board said Hoggard, who appeared via video cal…
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Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard's bid for full parole this month because it found the former Hedley frontman, now a convicted sexual offender, requires professional supervision.
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