Hayden Panettiere's father, Alan, was released from custody on $50,000 bail Monday afternoon after being arrested for allegedly striking the actress's mother.
Panettiere, 49, was arrested at 3:15 a.m. at the family's West Hollywood home and spent about 10 hours in Los Angeles County sheriff's custody. He was booked on a charge of felony domestic violence following a fight with wife Lesley Vogel, 52, deputies said.
On Sunday evening, the couple attended a Hollywood charity benefit for the Whaleman Foundation hosted by their daughter at Beso restaurant, and the pair were seen arguing.
A sheriff's spokesman says that Alan struck Lesley one or two times on the cheek causing bruising. Another sheriff's official says that alcohol was involved in the incident.
An observer at the party tells PEOPLE: "When they were both about to leave, they had a heated argument outside the restaurant. They were doing a good amount of yelling."
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August 20, 2008 at 9:27am
He should have more control. The media will be all over him
August 20, 2008 at 7:51am
AS I WAS READING THE STORY I WAS WONDERING ABOUT IF ALCOHOL WAS INVOLVED.....DOMESTIC ABUSE CRIMES HAVE GOTTEN WAY OUT OF HAND. I AM GLAD TO SEE ALL THE RECENT CHANGES IN THE PUNISHMENT REGARDING THESE CRIMES
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
August 20, 2008 at 7:44am
AND DON'T RESULT TO VIOLENCE.
fabulous
August 19, 2008 at 7:41pm
oh man. wish all the best to her family
August 19, 2008 at 2:25pm
Strong people make as many mistakes as weak people. Difference is that strong people admit their mistakes, laugh at them, learn from them. That is how they become strong.
August 19, 2008 at 2:24pm
so sorry
Im Cooler Than the Other Side of the Pillow and Hotter than your Breath
August 19, 2008 at 12:13pm
cripes
August 19, 2008 at 11:09am
that is too bad i like her
Act like you know what you are doing and no one will question you.
August 18, 2008 at 1:29am
want his mug shot lol
August 17, 2008 at 10:58pm
omg...more drama