The boyfriend of Hayden Panettiere, Brian Hickerson was formally charged with the crime of domestic violence, and could face prison time after his arrest earlier this month for allegedly assaulting the Nashville actress. [19659002] Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson accused of domestic violence ” width=”481″ height=”351″/>

Brian Hickerson was accused of assaulting his girlfriend Hayden Panettiere, if convicted he faces up to 4 years in prison.

Los Angeles police arrested Hickerson for Domestic violence in May at the couple's residence after they allegedly had a physical altercation after a night of drinks in Hollywood. He is accused of starting the fight.

The police noticed marks and redness in Hayden's body as well. No one knows who called the police.

Hayden Panettiere, 29, and Hickerson started dating last summer after she ended her relationship with Wladimir Klitschko. The actress from Nashville has a girl, Kaya, 4, who lives with her ex

So, accused of domestic violence by Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend.

Remember when Hayden was the girl?

• Radaronline reports that the judge issued a restraining order banning Brian Hickerson approach, contact via email or phone to Hayden. Brian pleaded not guilty to domestic violence. OMG! In the arraignment this morning it was revealed that Brian hit Hayden so hard in the face that she got dizzy.