Hayden Panettiere received a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson on Tuesday, Page Six confirmed.
The 30-year-old “Heroes” star filed for an out-of-state restraining order that would protect her in California, where she now resides. Panettiere’s request comes five months after Hickerson was arrested for domestic assault after allegedly assaulting her on Valentine’s Day in Wyoming.
In April, Hickerson was reported to have pleaded not guilty to the charge. A trial is scheduled for September.
It was the second domestic violence arrest for Hickerson, who allegedly assaulted Panettiere in May 2019 during an altercation at his home after a night of drinking. She was ordered to stay 100 yards from the “Remember the Titans” actress.
In early June, Panettiere seemed to allude to having left the relationship when he showed off his “new” neck tattoo depicting the Eye of Ra, which is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and royal authority.
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