Prisoner released early under government scheme assaulted ex-partner the day after he was freed A former actor who was released from prison in error as part of the early release scheme has been convicted of assaulting his ex-partner the day after he was freed.
The former actor was found guilty on Friday of assaulting Ms Usher and two counts of breaching a restraining order by visiting her home on 11 September 2024 and writing her a letter from prison a week earlier.
Despite being released early in error in September, it is understood Hoganson is likely to have been released a few days later anyway under the terms of his original sentence.
Jason Hoganson, who starred in the 1987 film Empire State, was one of around 1,700 prisoners who walked free on 10 September 2024 as part of the government's plan to ease overcrowding in prisons.
Heavily-tattooed Hoganson was photographed giving a thumbs up as he left HMP Durham after serving half of an 18-month sentence for assaulting his ex-partner Rachel Usher and breaching a restraining order.
