Arrest Warrant for Hayden Panettiere in Japan

An arrest warrant has been issued in Japan for Hayden Panettiere, the Heroes star says in an interview.
“I learned today that I have an arrest warrant out for me in Japan because of what I did for Save the Whales,” Panettiere, 18, is quoted as telling E! News.
Late last month, the actress-activist participated with others in a confrontation with fisherman during a dolphin hunt.
Asked what the repercussions might be from the warrant, Panettiere said, “Potentially jail, but I doubt it. … I guess they could come here and get us, but probably not.”
On Oct. 30, Panettiere joined other activists in paddling on surfboards into a cove near Taiji in southwestern Japan, in an attempt to interfere with a dolphin hunt there. The incident drew worldwide attention when video of it – including footage of Panettiere weeping on shore after being turned back – reached the Internet.
Panettiere said the arrest warrant does not faze her. “I’d do it again,” she said of the protest. “Very possibly, might do it again.”
The actress added that the personal risks involved paled in comparison to the potential good that could come from the activists’ actions.
“I was very excited that people were interested in what we did,” she said. “In [Hollywood], you tend to only get publicity for not wearing underwear or going to rehab.”





November 15th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
I think it’s funny. She should stick to being a kid for awhile.
November 15th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
I was watching live Australian TV yesterday morning (she was protesting with a heap of Australians) and one of the surfers who was here (she was on a tv link up) broke the news to her…she looks horrified and like she was about to cry!
November 15th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
I really don’t think jail period would be good for an 18 year old who looks like she does, but ESPECIALLY in Japan, come now.
November 16th, 2007 at 6:21 am
Good for her for standing up in what she believes in.
November 16th, 2007 at 8:40 am
salma i want to see you naked with your big boobs
December 10th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
LOL. I must have missed this story. Very funny. Hayden is on the lam. Gangsta-style!
December 21st, 2007 at 10:18 pm
It’s so awesome to see someone like Hayden Panettiere addressing global issues. Her celebrity status really helps draw attention to the cause.