Jacob Hoggard | |
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.jpg) Hoggard performing in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jacob William Hoggard |
| Born | July 9, 1984 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 |
| Formerly of | Hedley |
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.
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. After an appeal was dismissed, Hoggard began serving a five year sentence and was found not guilty of facing a third charge of sexual assault by a jury in northeastern Ontario.