Hayden Panettiere Says Stalker’s Release After 30 Months Left Her Living in Fear

3 articles · Updated · nbc16.com · May 8

Hayden Panettiere said the recent release of a stalker sentenced to 30 months has left her terrified and still trying to process the threat.
The actress told Us Weekly the man obtained her phone number and those of close confidants, then called and texted all day with death threats.
Multiple speaking events were canceled because he traveled to venues and waited for her there, forcing her to stay inside and fear for her safety.
Panettiere said the danger extended to people around her before the FBI arrested him, adding that she remains grateful agents caught him.

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