Denise Richards Gets Restraining Order Against Phypers

Actress Denise Richards was granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, by the Superior Court of California. Richards alleges years of physical and verbal abuse, including repeated choking, being slammed into fixtures resulting in at least three concussions, and threats to kill her, himself, and others. She asserts that Phypers spied on her, hacked her devices, threatened to 'break her jaw,' and warned he would 'blow everything up' if police were called. The most recent alleged assault took place around July 4, 2025, with Richards submitting photos of a black eye and bruises as evidence. Richards also claims Phypers owns at least eight unregistered guns and multiple bulletproof vests, heightening her concerns for safety. The restraining order requires Phypers to stay at least 100 yards away from Richards and her residence until the next hearing.