Posted on 23rd January 2009 12:00PMHayden Panettiere's father has received two years probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanour battery charges for allegedly hitting his wife.
Alan Panettiere, 49, entered his plea at the Beverly Hills Superior Court yesterday (22.01.09) and was also ordered to complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counselling and pay $400 in fines.
A protective order - which was issued in October - which told Alan not to "harass, strike or threaten" Lesley Vogul, Hayden's mother, remains in place.
Alan was arrested last August on a charge of felony domestic violence after he reportedly struck Lesley on the cheek, leaving a bruise.
The couple had been seen arguing at a Hollywood charity benefit shortly before the incident.
After the incident, Alan and Lesley put on a display of unity with Alan claiming the incident was simply a "misunderstanding".
The couple said: "We love each other very much and want everyone to know that the matter was completely blown out of proportion."
Hayden said at the time: "It was blown way out of proportion by a sheriff who wanted his 15 minutes of fame."
Hayden's representative has not commented on her father's plea.
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