Leslie probably wanted her own spotlight because her career wasn't as booming as Hayden's. She has the attention now!
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Hayden Panettiere Parents: Dad's Arrest "Big Misunderstanding"
Tuesday August 12, 2008
 PacificCoastNews.com Hayden Panettiere's parents are downplaying dad Alan's arrest for spousal abuse. "It was all a big misunderstanding," he and his wife Lesley tell Extra's Mario Lopez. Although a police report claims Alan struck Lesley three times (leaving a bruise), the couple insist “nothing actually happened. “[We] love each other very much and want everyone to know that the matter was completely blown out of proportion,” they tell Extra. Extra reports that Hayden found out about her dad’s arrest when he called her from jail. Booked on a charge of felony domestic violence, Alan, 49, was arrested at 3:15 a.m. at the family's West Hollywood home. They were spotted arguing at a Hollywood charity benefit earlier in the night. See Us' celeb mug shot gallery. Alan was released from custody on $50,000 bail Monday afternoon. "I was with him when he was released, and he was cooperative," Steve Whitmore, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesman, tells Usmagazine.com. "He was also cooperative while he was in custody. And, when he was arrested, it was without incident.” Join Us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up to the minute celebrity news and photos!
 Posted by Mandi Illuzzi at 11:55 am ET
Categories: 27 Comments
12:12 PM
Anonymous Says:
10:02 AM
Anonymous Says:
Power and control and now the #1 meal ticket is over 18, who's gonna go get a real job. Hollywood kids need tougher laws to protect them from their parents. If it has come down to hitting you can bet verbable and emotional abuse have been going on for years. Peace begins inside the home. Love is not about control.
8:27 PM
Anonymous Says:
Yeah, it was all a big misunderstanding. They thought that because their daughter is a celebutard now, they are no longer considered white trash, but in fact, they are. Glad to have cleared that up.
8:27 PM
Anonymous Says:
Another Lindsay Lohan on our hands? Hopefully not.
7:41 PM
Anonymous Says:
If he did punch her, and yet thinks things were blown out of proportion, perhaps he should offer himself up to stand in for a punching bag against some lightweight boxers since it's no big deal.
5:31 PM
Anonymous Says:
In his mind the arrest was a big misunderstanding. His fist in her face 3 times is hard to misunderstand. I have zero respect for him or the wife for accepting this kind of behavior and the message it sends to other abuse victims.
4:15 PM
AnonymousRed Says:
It's too late to deny anything happened - I'm sure the husband forced her to change her story... very typical.... she's probably comfortable with her life too and the money - it's very scary to leave a bad sitution and start over - BUT IT CAN BE DONE! Low self esteem here... that's why she has show-biz kids! It's all about being noticed. And, from the original story it sounded like she was flirting with someone and it pissed off her husband - that's no excuse to slap her, but obviously the sign of a bad - bad marriage.
3:47 PM
Chris Saenz Says:
I guess when he punched her in the face twice, she misunderstood!
3:31 PM
Anonymous Says:
BOTH of her parents owe it to battered women everywhere to come clean about what exactly happened and to not cover it up if it is actual abuse. It definitely has to be explained, because I don't see how a bruised face can be 'misunderstood' but I suppose they should have the chance to explain
2:50 PM
Anonymous Says:
you are not even using "etc." correctly!!!
2:48 PM
Anonymous Says:
"the secretary was new".......
2:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
What in the hell does Will Ferrell and his freakin' niece have to do with this story?? This etc. person needs to start their own celebrity gossip site and stay off this one! Perez Hilton could use some competition...ETC. ETC. ETC.
2:29 PM
Anonymous Says:
Happy Birthday to Will Ferrell's niece, who turned 21 and it's funny they all went to Chateau Marmont and got wasted, and his niece is on his wife's side, etc.
2:24 PM
Anonymous Says:
They did this for publicity!!!
2:04 PM
The Cops Says:
The cops took photos of Mrs. Panty-tear's bruised face. Its hard to deny that. Imagine the call from jail.. "Hayden, its dad...I just beat the crap out of mommy cause she got out of line....I have a strong pimp-hand and had to let mommy know who is the boss... ...by the way, can you bail daddy out of jail....my butt is going to be sore real soon.
1:44 PM
Anonymous Says:
The fact that they are denying anything happened isn't surprising to me. First they probably don't want this story out and effecting Hayden or Jansen. Second, if this is something that has been ongoing, most women in this situation deny anything is wrong until it gets completely out of control. Unfortuantely some women stay until it's too late and they are killed. Regardless, if the police say Lesley had a bruised cheek, something happened. Even if this is the only time anything like this has ever happened, he needs to get help and so does she. I wonder who called the cops? Could it have been their son? I am curious to hear the police tape. No matter what happens, I really hope the family the best and hope that Alan can get his act together. Whatever happens with his marriage, he has to remember that he will always be a father to Hayden and Jansen and that he needs to set a good example.
1:43 PM
Lake Summers Says:
Hilarious Story
1:37 PM
§*Wicked*§ Says:
Maybe she hit herself? Uh huh.
1:30 PM
Cathi Says:
Just wanted to say that I hope the mother wakes up and leaves him, maybe after they air the police tapes.
1:28 PM
Anonymous Says:
Whether the fight between Hayden's parents was a misunderstanding or not,? it's just a sad situation!
1:17 PM
Anonymous Says:
How sad for Hayden. Her parents are teaching her and her brother that slapping your wife is "nothing." They would look a million times better if they just admitted it and requested anger management.
12:59 PM
Toobadsooosad Says:
12:46 - I hate you.
12:46 PM
Anonymous Says:
Suuuuuuuuuuure (wink)....i dont think the dude thought shed call the fuzz on his azz........she has a cath 22......if she didnt, he wont learn a lesson.....if she did, well u see what hapens then.....oh the price of fame.......wooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooo.i smell a divorce
12:36 PM
Anonymous Says:
She repeatedly fell onto his fist and bruised her face. Yep. Nothing to see here, people.
12:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
IF YOU HAVE TO LIE, JUST DON'T COMMENT. SHE CLEARLY HAD INJURIES TO HER FACE. THESE CELEBRITIES AND PUBLIC FIGURES ALL LIE WHEN SOMETHING DOESN'T GO RIGHT AND PORTRAY THEIR PERFECT FAMILY. LOOK AT JOHN EDWARDS AND CHEATING ON HIS WIFE WITH CANCER AND NOW SAYING THE KID IS NOT HIS. THE KID LOOKS LIKE HIM AND EVEN HAS A DIMPLE ON HER CHIN AS DOES EDWARDS. STOP LYING PEOPLE...WE'RE ALL HUMAN. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR CHOICES.
12:15 PM
Anonymous Says:
I wonder if she also runs into doors and falls down stairs?? Who called the cops if nothing happened?
12:10 PM
Southern Gal Says:
Why would someone be arrested if nothing happened? Give me a break. Post new comment |
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