Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Survivor Jessica Baker Reveals Identity, Advocates for Assault Victims

11/20/2025

37 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Jessica Baker, a survivor, publicly revealed her identity in documentary Breaking Idol, detailing the sexual assault by Jacob Hoggard.
Jacob Hoggard, former Hedley frontman, was convicted in 2022 for sexually assaulting Baker in a Toronto hotel in 2016 and is serving a five-year sentence.
Baker says the trial was traumatic, likening it to a second assault, and lifting publication ban allows her to share her story and advocate for survivors.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jessica Baker, a survivor, publicly revealed her identity in documentary Breaking Idol, detailing the sexual assault by Jacob Hoggard.
Jacob Hoggard, former Hedley frontman, was convicted in 2022 for sexually assaulting Baker in a Toronto hotel in 2016 and is serving a five-year sentence.
Baker says the trial was traumatic, likening it to a second assault, and lifting publication ban allows her to share her story and advocate for survivors.