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Hayden Panettiere Boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s Attorney Issues Statement on Her Death: Report

Brian Hickerson's attorney addressed the ongoing investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death, as the DEA joins local authorities probing a potential overdose.

  • On Thursday, attorney Sloan Ellis stated on behalf of Brian Hickerson that "Hayden's death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed," four days after actress Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.
  • Panettiere and Brian Hickerson maintained a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship since 2018, marked by multiple arrests for domestic violence and Hickerson's 33-day prison sentence following a 2020 conviction.
  • Local authorities responded on Aug 16 to an "unresponsive female" in Greenville, South Carolina, after brothers Brian and Zach Hickerson called 911; Brian later provided responders with a "bag of medication" Panettiere was allegedly taking.
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration joined the multi-agency investigation on Aug 19, while dispatch audio mentioned "overdose" and "cardiac arrest," though authorities confirmed no signs of foul play were discovered.
  • Panettiere, 36, is survived by her 11-year-old daughter Kaya; attorney Ellis stated "out of respect for Hayden's loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.
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Brian Hickerson and his brother were there when Hayden Panettiere was found lifeless in an apartment complex. His lawyer is now making a statement. According to a report, also the contacts of the lawyer to the US Antidrogen Authority, which are now also investigating.

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After the death of Hayden Panettiere, her ex-boyfriend spoke for the first time about a lawyer. Due to the ongoing investigations, he does not want to say anything about the background of the accident. According to the protocol, he gave the police a bag of medication.

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Brian Hickerson's attorney issues statement after Hayden Panettiere's death

An investigation into the late actress's death is ongoing.

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Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend hires lawyers after her death in South Carolina

Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, has hired attorneys as the death of the American actress remains under investigation.

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