Attorney for Brian Hickerson Comments on Hayden Panettiere Investigation

Brian Hickerson's legal representative issued a statement to the press after police reports confirmed he was with actress Hayden Panettiere at the time she died. The attorney emphasized that the death remains under investigation and urged that the process be allowed to proceed without interference. > "Hayden's death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed. As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play," the statement read. > "Out of respect for Hayden's loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time," the lawyer added. The case is still developing and updates are expected as authorities continue their inquiry.