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Actor freed early from prison is rearrested

A photo of Jason Hoganson standing in front of a sign for HM Prison Durham with his thumb up. He is bald with a tattooed hand, arm and face. Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
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Jason Hoganson was released from prison earlier this month

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A former Hollywood actor who was released early from prison has been rearrested and remanded in custody.

Jason Hoganson, who had a leading role in 1987 film Empire State, was photographed raising a thumb as he was released from Durham Prison on 10 September.

The following day the 53-year-old was arrested in Newcastle's West End on suspicion of two counts of breaching a restraining order and one count of assault.

He admitted one count of breaching the order, but pleaded not guilty to the other count while also denying assault. He was refused bail at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Hoganson was released after serving half of an 18-month jail sentence at HMP Durham earlier this month.

He is due to stand trial on 30 October at South Shields Magistrates' Court.

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