Ex-actor and early release prisoner dies
The former movie actor, who was one of hundreds of prisoners released early to reduce overcrowding in prisons, died suddenly.
Jason Hoganson, 55, from Newcastle, was photographed giving the thumbs up as he was released from HMP Durham in September 2024, having served half of an 18-month prison sentence for assaulting his ex-partner and breaching a restraining order.
He was arrested the next day after going to his ex-partner’s house in Newcastle’s West End and slapping her. convictions overturned It was determined that prosecutors did not make the necessary evaluations after his death.
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Hoganson starred in the 1987 cult film Empire State as a drifter named Pete.
In the announcement made by funeral directors RW Barrett and Son, it was stated that Hoganson, a father of five, died “unexpectedly” on April 4.
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