Brian Hickerson detained after bar brawl in Greenville

The incident escalated after Hickerson and his brother, Zach, spent several hours drinking at the establishment. Witnesses reported that Brian Hickerson threw a bar stool before being forcibly removed from the premises by other patrons. Greenville police arrived to find the brothers involved in a confrontation outside, resulting in both being briefly detained.

While Brian Hickerson was ultimately released without charges, his brother Zach was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly shouting profanities at officers. The episode arrives less than a month after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in a Greenville apartment. Authorities have yet to disclose the cause or manner of Panettiere’s death, which remains under active investigation.

This encounter adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Hickerson, who has long been a source of friction for the actress's family. Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, previously spoke of the couple’s toxic dynamic, noting that she had become estranged from her daughter in an attempt to distance her from him. Reports have also emerged alleging that Hickerson pursued other women in the months leading up to the tragedy, further complicating the public narrative of his relationship with the late star.