Canadian True Crime

[Part 1 of 5] CONTENT WARNING: Graphic details of violent sexual assault and allegations involving a minor.FROM CANADIAN IDOL TO CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERAs frontman for the pop-rock band Hedley, Jacob Hoggard was known for pushing boundaries—both on and off the stage. By 2022 he would also be known as one of Canada's most notorious sex offenders. How did his behaviour go unchecked for so long? This series explores how the rise and downfall of Jacob Hoggard in the era of #metoo, and how myths around consent, rape and groupie culture continue to dominate the social discourse... and our criminal justice system. Resources for survivors of sexual violence and abuse:REES Community - Canada SA Centres by province or postal codeEnding Violence Canada - SA Centres, Crisis Lines and Support ServicesRelease scheduleTo be released weekly on November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.Listen ad-free and early:CTC premium feeds are available on Amazon Music - included with Prime, Apple Podcasts, Patreon and Supercast. More information