Denise Richards Testifies Abuse Allegations Estranged Husband Los Angeles Court

Denise Richards testified emotionally in a Los Angeles court about alleged physical and emotional abuse by her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, during their ongoing divorce proceedings. She described multiple incidents, including a July 4 confrontation where Phypers allegedly threatened to throw her through windows and off balconies, and a violent episode shortly after she underwent multiple cosmetic surgeries, which left her vulnerable and in pain. Richards recounted being choked, slapped, pushed down stairs, and verbally abused, expressing fear and intimidation due to Phypers' size and volatility. Phypers denies all abuse allegations, calling them false, while family members testified supporting Richards' claims. The court granted Richards a temporary restraining order in July, and the hearing was to determine if it should be made permanent amid the divorce. The testimony revealed the emotional toll on Richards as she pleaded for safety and described feeling broken and alone during the abusive encounters.