Denise Richards alleges her former spouse of home-based physical abuse
In a shocking turn of events, Denise Richards, the renowned actress known for her roles in films like *Wild Things* and *Drop Dead Gorgeous*, has filed for divorce from her husband, Aaron Phypers, and obtained a restraining order against him. The separation, listed in the divorce filing as July 4, 2022, was made official less than two weeks ago.
Richards has made serious allegations against Phypers, detailing a pattern of physical and emotional abuse throughout their marriage and after their separation. In court documents reviewed by the Los Angeles Times, Richards describes numerous instances of violence, including frequent choking, slamming her head, violent slaps, and verbal threats such as "break my jaw." She also alleges that Phypers gave her at least three concussions, called her degrading names, and routinely threatened to kill himself and her if she reported the alleged abuse.
One of the most alarming incidents occurred on July 5, 2022, shortly after their separation. Richards claims that Phypers entered her townhouse with his father, got into her face, and struck her, causing her hat to fly off. Later, she alleges he forcibly grabbed her arms and dragged her to the ground, resulting in her falling hard onto stairs.
Richards also accuses Phypers of accessing her private messages by downloading from her laptop and transferring data without permission, sending private text messages from her device, and threatening she would “disappear” if she called the police.
Phypers, who has not yet commented on the allegations, is said to own at least eight unregistered firearms and multiple bulletproof vests, which adds to Richards' fears of retaliation. The actress, who shares three daughters with her former husband Charlie Sheen, has reportedly submitted photos to support her claims of domestic violence.
In response to the allegations, Phypers has filed for spousal support and a restraining order requires him to stay at least 100 yards away from Richards, her home, and her car. It is worth noting that both Richards and Phypers have been previously married—Richards to Charlie Sheen and Phypers to Nicollette Sheridan.
As the situation unfolds, our thoughts are with Denise Richards and her family. We hope for a swift resolution and a safe environment for all parties involved.
[1] Los Angeles Times, Denise Richards Accuses Husband Aaron Phypers of Domestic Violence, 2022. [2] TMZ, Denise Richards Files for Divorce from Aaron Phypers, 2022. [3] People, Denise Richards Accuses Aaron Phypers of Domestic Violence in Court Documents, 2022.
- The entertainment industry and general news are abuzz with the shocking allegations of domestic violence made by Denise Richards against her husband, Aaron Phypers, which include physical and emotional abuse as well as accessing her private messages without permission.
- The crime-and-justice sector is closely monitoring the ongoing legal case involving Denise Richards, following allegations of domestic violence against her husband, Aaron Phypers, which led to a restraining order and an official divorce filing.
