Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Brian Hickerson Allegedly Sent Threatening Texts After 2020 Arrest

Hayden Panettiere’s former boyfriend Brian Hickerson allegedly sent a series of threatening messages during his 2020 domestic violence case involving the actress.

Legal court documents, obtained by a news outlet, detailed that Hickerson allegedly sent them around the time of his arrest. Panettiere’s attorney turned over emails containing screenshots of text messages, missed calls and short video clips in which Hickerson allegedly used frightening language.

Among the messages reportedly sent by Hickerson was one that read, "Time to go to war I guess."

Another alleged text stated, "After Wyoming and LA disappears so do the videos.”

"Even if i sit in a jail cell for ten years. All of the stuff that is vaulted overseas with my people will come out the second I step foot into prison. And all that does is hurt your name while simultaneously clearing my name. And at that point who actually cares?” he added.

Other alleged messages appeared to pressure Panettiere to respond.

"Say something, Hayd, so I don't get defensive and start firing off emails to people to get read," one allegedly read. "I thought this legal stuff would magically disappear… we gotta figure something out, buddy."

According to police, the messages could be viewed as an attempt to intimidate Panettiere and convince her to drop the case.

One alleged text suggested that avoiding court would be better for the actress.

"It is very simple, it is a very simple fix, between me and you, you gotta make one phone call," a text read.

He added, "I don't want to go to court, for you. I will be f---- fine in court, trust me, it's for you."

As OK! previously reported, Hickerson was arrested in Wyoming on February 14, 2020, after he allegedly punched Panettiere during an argument.

Brian, 30 at the time, was taken into custody around 2:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day following the reported altercation. He allegedly struck Panettiere, also 30 at the time, with a closed fist.

“I can confirm that he was arrested on February 14 and charged with domestic battery. He’s been released. We don’t have him in custody anymore. His bail was set at $5,000,” Detective Clayton Platt told RadarOnline.com.

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Jackson. The caller reportedly said an intoxicated man had been locked outside of the home.

Authorities were told he had allegedly been locked out after punching his girlfriend in the face.

When officers arrived, they reportedly found Hickerson standing in the driveway. The South Carolina native allegedly told police that Panettiere was inside the house, "saying he beat the f--- out of me."

Panettiere’s death has brought renewed attention to her history with Hickerson.

The Ice Princess actress was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday, August 16, according to reports. Sources told TMZ that Hickerson’s brother, Zach Hickerson, discovered Hayden in a chair in the living room after entering the apartment.

Brian, whom she reportedly reunited with before her death, was said to be sleeping in another room at the time.

Emergency services responded to a call at around 1:50 p.m. regarding an "unidentified female" in "cardiac arrest" following a suspected overdose.

First responders attempted life-saving measures at the scene, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Hayden, known for her roles on Nashville and Heroes, was pronounced dead less than an hour later.