October 07, 2025
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Denise Richards Testifies About Alleged Domestic Abuse

Denise Richards testified Oct. 6, 2025 in a Los Angeles court as part of her divorce proceeding, recounting multiple incidents of alleged physical and emotional abuse by her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers. Richards — who was granted a temporary restraining order on July 17, 2025 — described an episode at the Four Seasons hotel hours after cosmetic surgery and other confrontations that she says left her fearing for her safety.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Richards was granted a temporary restraining order against Aaron Phypers on July 17, 2025.
  • On Oct. 6, 2025 Richards testified in Los Angeles, recounting alleged physical assaults and volatile incidents, including one at a Four Seasons hotel shortly after she underwent multiple cosmetic surgeries.
  • Article includes direct quotes from Richards describing being grabbed and called abusive names, and notes Phypers allegedly tried to search her devices while she slept.