Where Is Edgar Hansen Now? Everything You Need to Know About the Former Deadliest Catch Star
By Alexander Ross
The turning point in Hansen's public life arrived in mid-2018. Documents filed in Snohomish County Superior Court in Washington revealed that Hansen had been accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in late September 2017. The incident occurred at an acquaintance's residence in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Hansen originally faced charges that carried heavy prison sentences, but the case concluded through a negotiated plea agreement. On July 16, 2018, Hansen pleaded guilty to gross misdemeanor assault in the fourth degree with sexual motivation. During the sentencing hearing, Hansen submitted a written statement to the court taking responsibility for his actions, writing, "I have made a serious mistake, which I deeply regret... I apologize for the hurt and pain I have caused to everyone involved."
The court sentenced Hansen to 364 days in jail, suspending the sentence on the condition that he fulfill specific probation requirements. Those mandates included completing a court-ordered psychosexual evaluation, attending formal behavioral treatment, paying court fines and restitution, submitting DNA samples to state law enforcement databases, and maintaining no contact with the victim. Because the conviction was classified as an assault with sexual motivation rather than a felony sex offense, legal stipulations regarding permanent public sex offender registry varied based on state compliance reviews.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
