Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson has reportedly been charged with domestic violence and assault.Hickerson was charged in an eight count complaint Thursday, which included charges for assault, domestic violence, and other felony offenses, law enforcement sources toldTMZ.Panettiere, 30, has now broken her silence about the alleged abuse after she was granted a restraining order against Hickerson earlier this week.'I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve,' Panettiere said in a statement posted to Instagram. 'I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again.
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