Pantyhair’s Dad Arrested For Battery
August 12, 2008 by Amber
Filed under Hayden Panettiere
Heroes star Hayden “Pantyhair” Panettiere’s father, Alan, has been arrested for battery.
Sgt. Scott Wolf of the West Hollywood sheriffs told People.com that the star’s father was arrested “early Monday morning” at the family home on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
“There was a domestic argument between the mother and father,” Sgt. Wolf said. “[Alan] got upset and struck the mother in the face one or two times on the left cheek which caused some bruising. From what I’m told, he hit her with a closed fist.”
Wolf continued: “The mother called police shortly before 3 a.m., and Mr. Panettiere was taken into custody. He’s been cooperative. Earlier, they were at a party and the husband apparently felt disrespected by his wife.”
The party mentioned was daughter Hayden’s Whaleman Foundation Benefit, held at Eva Longoria’s Hollywood restaurant, Beso, on Sunday evening.
Alan Panettiere has not yet given his version of events to the deputies involved in the case, but Steve Whitmore, another sheriff’s spokesman, admitted that alcohol was a factor in the abuse.
“I can confirm that alcohol was involved in the incident,” Whitmore said.
Panettiere, 49, is currently in custody. Bail has been set at $50,000.
A rep for Ms. Pantyhair refused to comment on the incident. “This is a private matter,” the rep said. “We have no comment.”
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