Jacob Hoggard

Jacob Hoggard
Jacob Hoggard
	Hoggard performing in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Jacob William Hoggard
Born	July 9, 1984 (age 40); 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

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. 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.