Former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard has been sentenced to 5 years in jail referring to a 2016 sexual assault.
In accordance with CBC, the ruling was introduced Thursday (Oct. 20) by the Toronto-based choose presiding over the case.
On Feb. 13, 2018, rumors of sexual misconduct with younger followers began to flow into, and the band canceled their Juno Awards look shortly after. The band was then dropped by their administration three days later, whereas the help acts of their present tour additionally bowed out over considerations from the allegations. Then, on Feb. 25, 2018, an Ottawa lady accused Hoggard of sexual assault stemming from a resort room assembly in 2016. In July of 2018, Hoggard was charged with one depend of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Inflicting Bodily Hurt.
Hoggard was convicted on June 5 of this yr of sexually assaulting the lady, with the sentencing being revealed Thursday morning.
“Mr. Hoggard’s conviction and sentence sends a message to our neighborhood that sexual violence is not going to be tolerated by our neighborhood, by anybody,” mentioned Crown lawyer Jill Witkins in an announcement to the media.
The conviction is a big one, as a wealth of sexual misconduct accusations have been levied towards musicians after the #MeToo motion, however this is likely one of the first to lead to jail time.
Hoggard plead not responsible to 2 counts of sexual assault inflicting bodily hurt throughout his trial again in June, together with his authorized crew arguing that the intercourse was consensual, however after jury deliberation, the musician was discovered responsible of the costs towards him.
The singer had additionally been charged with sexual assault inflicting bodily hurt towards a 16-year-old fan and sexual interference involving that grievance, however was discovered not responsible on these costs.
Hedley loved most of their success in Canada, being nominated for 27 Juno Awards and profitable twice, together with a victory for 2012’s Pop Album of the Yr, Storms. In addition they gained 5 SOCAN Awards, 12 iHeartRadio A lot Music Video Awards and 5 Canadian Radio Music Awards over the course of their profession.
For those who or somebody you realize has been sexually assaulted, sources can be found for assist. Go to the RAINN web site (Rape, Abuse, and Incest Nationwide Community) or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).
