Brian Hickerson, who is best known as the ex-boyfriend, an American Television actress, Hayden Panettiere, got arrested on 16 July 2020. The Los Angeles Police Department arrested him and charged in an eight-count criminal felony concerning a series of alleged abusive instances between May 2019 and January 2020.
Out of eight felonies, four charges are against the injury to spouse/co-habitant, and two are defined as an assault with a deadly weapon. As per the complaint, a couple of other felonies are against the garage floor and stairs. Similarly, one felony count against the misdemeanor battery on a spouse/co-habitant.
The court documents suggest that he persuaded a witness from prosecuting a crime. The documents define his crime with a statement that he tried to 'prevent and persuade his ex-girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere, who was a victim and witness of a crime from causing a complaint, indictment, probation, and parole violating to be prosecuted.
Brian Hickerson's mugshot (©: MEGA/hollywoodlife.com)
As per NBC News, his ex-love interest (Hayden Panettiere) filed a complaint on 14 July 2020 to register an out-of-state restraining order obtained in Wyoming to be restrained in California against him. Panettiere mentioned:
"I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve."
"I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life."
Panettiere's attorney, Alan Jackson, also dropped his statement. He stated:
"After suffering for years as the victim of psychological, emotional, and severe physical abuse, Hayden Panettiere has begun the process of taking back her life. Hayden has found the strength and courage to share the truth about her abuse and her abuser, and she intends to assist the prosecution to see that justice is served. As a survivor, she recognizes that her arduous journey of healing has just begun."
As per the reports, Hayden Panettiere previously reported against the alleged domestic violence by Brian Hickerson to the Los Angeles Police Department, Santa Monica Police Department, and Teton County Sheriff in Wyoming during their 18 months of the relationship.
And Brian Hickerson already got himself into custody for his actions back in Valentine's Day 2020. At the time, his ex-lover cited that he 'struck her with a closed fist on the right side of her face.'
As per the police reports, Panettiere's face was red and swollen along with scrape and swelling on her left hand. He got charged with a pair of misdemeanors, domestic battery, and interference with a cop.
His legal trial is set in September 2020 as he pleaded not guilty in April. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 20 July 2020.
And the declaration of Hickerson's case with his ex-girlfriend is very delicate. If he is convicted with all the charges against him, he will have to serve in prison for ten years. Similarly, as per the LA County Sheriff's Department, his lieu is set at $320,000.
Who Is Brian Hickerson?
Brian Hickerson is an ex-boyfriend of the One Life To Live actress, Hayden Panettiere. Hickerson and Hayden Panettiere started dating in July 2018 after meeting through a mutual friend. As of now, they are not together, though.
Hickerson is also a struggling actor, who starred in the 2017 movie named film called M.F.A. Hickerson played the role of Officer Williams, where the star actors like Francesca Eastwood (Clint Eastwood's daughter) and Clifton Collins appeared.
Originally, he is from South Carolina but moved to Los Angeles before getting hitched with Hayden Panettiere.
Brian Hickerson with his ex-girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere (©: hollywoodlife.com)
Brian's life with Hayden does not portray his animalistic relationship only. He defended Panettiere after a report claimed that Panettiere did not have any bond with her four-year-old daughter.
He asked viewers not to believe what you read as she was on a family vacation at the time with her daughter. 'She's a great mom,' he wrote in a statement.