A judge denied a request to reduce past felony charges for Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend. This decision was made just days before her death. The request for reduction had been considered but ultimately rejected by the judge.

Further details about the case and the events surrounding the decision are available from the source. The judge's denial of the request is confirmed, but additional information about the circumstances is not provided here.

The source has confirmed the judge's decision and its timing in relation to Hayden Panettiere's death, but for more information, readers can refer to the original report.