Hayden's Dad Busted for Spousal Abuse
Steve Granitz/WireImage.com
Forget the world. Apparently the only thing that needs saving right now is the Panettieres' marriage.
Alan Panettiere, father of Heroes star Hayden Panettiere, was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly hitting his wife, Lesley Panettiere, when the couple got into an argument after attending a party.
Sgt. Scott Wolf, a spokesman for the West Hollywood Sheriff's Department, told E! News that the 49-year-old Panettiere got into a spat with Lesley, 52, at approximately 3 a.m. and struck her on the left cheek up to two times with a closed fist.
Hayden's mom called police, who arrived at the home and took her statement.
When investigators noticed redness and bruises on her face consistent with an assault, lan was subsequently taken into custody and booked on felony spousal abuse. He is currently being held on $50,000 bail.
No word whether 18-year-old Hayden or her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, were present during the altercation.
Sources told TMZ the couple had gone to a shindig early that evening and that Alan went ballistic when his missus was "hanging" with an unidentified individual and he felt she was "disrespecting" him.
It's unclear if the event they were at was the same dinner Hayden emceed Sunday night to benefit the Whaleman Foundation and held at Beso, the Hollywood eatery owned by Eva Longoria Parker.
The Big Picture
All Growed Up Guess Zac has officially adopted the smoldering look, 'cause we haven't seen a smile in weeks
More PhotosMost Commented
- Bitch-Back! Breaking News—Johnny's a Hottie (916)
- Rob and Kristen "Relaxed" Together in NYC (676)
- Costars and Suits Give Robsten Their Blessings! (650)
- Truth, Lies & Ted: Twilight Special (478)
- Why Won't Sarah Palin Go Away? (446)
- Adam Lambert: For Your Entertainment—or His? (431)
- Is New Moon Even Good? (423)
- Review: New Moon Is Either Just Fine or Way Mopey, Depending On Who You Are (361)
- Rob Flies Back to L.A. With Kristen (352)
- Bitch-Back! Is There Drama on the Gossip Girl Set? (345)
Top 10 Stories
- J.Lo's Ex: There's "Maybe One Spanking," but I'm Not Selling a Sex Tape
- Nicole Richie Back in Her Own Bed
- GMA Doesn't Want Adam Lambert's Sloppy Seconds...Cue The Early Show!
- Goodbye or Good Riddance to Jon & Kate Plus 8?
- Oprah's Mom Settles Clothes Call Lawsuit
- Rihanna Sings Threesome, Avoids Going Naked on GMA
- Michael Lohan Runs Out of Family Members to Alienate, Starts Leaking Jon Gosselin Tapes
- It's a Sexy Job, but Adam Lambert's Gotta Do It!
- Donny Discovers Parts He Never Had Before for Dancing With the Stars Finale
- End of a Weird Era: Jon & Kate Plus 8 Signs Off
Fashion Police
Sloppy SuitingGwyneth dares to experiment with hard-to-wear satin, but the result is dull and unpolished
More Photos
Latest Movie Reviews
Get Your E! News Now
14 Comments
-
Show the next 1 - 0 of 14 comments
Now loading...