on felony domestic violence charges after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with the star. 8/5/2020 5:26 PM PT Hayden Panettiere's allegedly abusive ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, is now facing serious criminal charges in California ... this, days after Hayden got an order of protection against him. He was released on a $50,000 bond later that day. 8/5/2020 2:15 PM PT 8/5/2020 3:07 PM PT Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Hickerson was charged Thursday in an 8-count complaint that includes domestic violence charges, assault charges. Seven of the 8 charges are felonies.Panettiere recently reported her ex-BF to the Teton County Sheriff in Wyoming -- along with the Santa Monica police and LAPD -- for multiple incidents involving extreme domestic violence against her during their year-and-a-half relationship.The former "Nashville" star tells TMZ ...  “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’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life,” she wrote. Brian Hickerson is a real estate agent turned aspiring actor Credit: Instagram. 8/5/2020 1:41 PM PT 8/5/2020 11:15 AM PT 8/5/2020 3:52 PM PT 8/5/2020 12:10 PM PT 8/5/2020 10:39 AM PT Learn more about Brian as the case continues to unfold:Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter

8/5/2020 1:05 PM PT 8/5/2020 11:16 AM PT 8/5/2020 3:23 PM PT Hayden Panettiere is finally moving on from her tumultuous relationship with Brian Hickerson. © Copyright 2020 HollywoodLife, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. "As for Hayden, a source close to the actress says she's been undergoing successful treatment for alcohol abuse issues and is now focused on healing, sobriety and recovery.

Unfortunately, he was accused of hurting Hayden. 8/5/2020 3:10 PM PT 8/5/2020 10:58 AM PT Brian’s bail is set at $320,000, according to his arrest report, which After interviewing the couple, they determined that Brian started the altercation, and arrested him. 8/5/2020 9:59 AM PT 8/5/2020 10:35 AM PT 8/5/2020 10:52 AM PT I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. Hayden and Brian, both 28, who have been dating for less than a year, have appeared incredibly close since their relationship began. Police confirmed to 8/5/2020 10:41 AM PT 8/5/2020 1:23 PM PT Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! 2,896 Followers, 668 Following, 46 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Brian Hickerson (@brianhickerson_) Hayden Panettiere’s ex, Brian Hickerson, was arrested on charges of felony spousal assault in LA. I’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life. 8/5/2020 12:05 PM PT 8/5/2020 11:46 AM PT