Denise Richards accuses ex-husband Aaron Phypers of domestic violence: Court grants temporary restraining order
Denise Richards' disturbing plea for protection
In the court documents, Richards alleged that Phypers physically assaulted her multiple times throughout their marriage, including choking her, slamming her head into objects, dragging her across the floor, and screaming obscenities in front of his own family. The actress claimed she had suffered at least three concussions due to his violent behaviour.
Denise Richards revealed the pattern of control and threats
Richards told the court that she lived in fear during their marriage. She accused Phypers of threatening to kill her, himself, and even law enforcement officers if she ever reported him. She further alleged that he hacked into her devices, accessed private messages, and used them to fuel rage-filled confrontations. On one occasion, she said he physically assaulted her while she was in the bathroom, screaming for her phone.
Phypers allegedly refused to let her travel without him, accusing her of betrayal, and once grabbed her by the hair, slamming her to the ground during an argument about a flight.
According to Richards, the abuse escalated between July 4 and July 14, when she asked Phypers and his family to vacate a property she had leased. She stated that he screamed profanities just inches from her face and later physically pushed her down the stairs, causing intense pain. She claimed Phypers even warned her that she would 'disappear' if she involved the police.
Legal action against Aron Phypres
Richards is seeking the return of her electronics and a prohibition against Phypers using or distributing her personal data. She has also asked that he cover her legal expenses and attend a year-long intervention programme for abusers.
Phypers filed for divorce on July 7, citing 'irreconcilable differences' and listing their separation date as July 4.
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