From Deck Boss to Disgrace: Chronological Timeline of Edgar Hansen's Removal
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Was Edgar Hansen sentenced to prison following his 2018 case?
No. The Snohomish County District Court judge imposed a 364-day suspended jail term. As long as Hansen complied with all legal conditions, including completing specialized therapy programs, paying restitution and fines, providing a mandatory state DNA sample, and maintaining clean probation, he was not required to serve physical jail time.
Q2: Did Sig Hansen or the Discovery Channel ever issue a public statement about Edgar?
Discovery Channel never published an official, expansive press release detailing the exact terms of Edgar's dismissal, opting instead to immediately terminate his television appearances and exclude him from all subsequent seasons. Sig Hansen has maintained an intentional, tight-lipped approach during promotional tours, keeping media discussions strictly focused on the current fishing operations, vessel safety, and Mandy's progression in the wheelhouse.
Q3: Does Edgar Hansen still make money from the F/V Northwestern?
Yes. Edgar is an equity stakeholder and family co-owner in the commercial entity operating the F/V Northwestern. While he no longer collects promotional retainers, appearance fees, or merchandising checks from the Discovery docuseries, his financial standing still benefits from successful commercial crabbing quotas and vessel operations off camera.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
