Jacob Hoggard
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Jacob William Hoggard (born July 9, 1984) is a former Canadian musician who was the lead singer for the pop-rock band Hedley. Before Hedley was formed, Hoggard competed on the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004 when he placed third.
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Birth name | Jacob William Hoggard |
Born | (1984-07-09) July 9, 1984 (age 39) Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
Origin | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 2004–2018 |
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In 2018, Hoggard was arrested and charged with sexual assault. He has since been found guilty of sexual assault causing bodily harm and sentenced to five years in prison. He is currently out on bail pending an appeal to his conviction; acquitted of sexually assaulting a second, and facing a new, third charge of sexual assault.