September 19th 2024.
Jason Hoganson, a 53-year-old former Hollywood actor, found himself in quite a predicament. He had been sentenced to 18 months in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend, but due to being on remand, he had already spent most of that time behind bars. On September 10, he was released from HMP Durham, with only three weeks left of his sentence. As he walked out of the prison, he gave a thumbs up, seemingly relieved to be out.
However, his freedom was short-lived. The very next day, Mr. Hoganson found himself back in police custody. This time, he was suspected of assault and two counts of breaching a restraining order. It seemed as though he couldn't stay out of trouble for long. Despite his denials, he was arrested and brought before the court to face the charges. He admitted to one count of breaching the restraining order, but vehemently denied the assault charge.
As a result, he was kept in custody and his trial was set to begin on October 30. It was a tough blow for Mr. Hoganson, who had only been free for 48 hours before being locked up again. However, it should be noted that he had already served most of his 18-month sentence while on remand. This meant that he was automatically released at the halfway mark, as is the case with most prisoners.
Unfortunately for Mr. Hoganson, his release coincided with a larger emergency plan to free up prison beds. On the same day, 1,750 prisoners were released early, including Mr. Hoganson. This was due to the fact that Britain's prison population had reached record highs, with most jails operating at full capacity. In an effort to alleviate this pressure, offenders serving sentences of fewer than five years were released after serving only 40% of their term, instead of the usual 50%.
However, there were some exceptions to this scheme. Sex offenders, domestic abusers, and violent offenders with a minimum of four years were excluded from early release. Unfortunately for Mr. Hoganson, his charges fell under this category, and he would have to remain in custody until his trial. It was a tough blow for the former Hollywood actor, who had once been a leading role in a cult classic film. But now, he was just another prisoner in a system stretched to its limits.
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