UPDATE, 7/17/20, 3:15pm ET: After Brian Hickerson was arrested in Los Angeles on July 17 for felony spousal assault, his ex, Hayden Panettiere, released a statement to HollywoodLife. The Heroes actress, 30, stated, “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.”