Denise Richards Testifies in Los Angeles Restraining‑Order Hearing
On Oct. 7, 2025, actress and reality‑TV star Denise Richards testified in Los Angeles Superior Court about alleged abuse by her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, saying their marriage was more difficult than her marriage to Charlie Sheen. Richards — who was granted a temporary restraining order on July 17, 2025 — broke down on the stand, described alleged physical incidents, and had portions of an audio/video message played in court in which she called Phypers a 'narcissist' and said he had struck her.
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📌 Key Facts
- Denise Richards testified Oct. 7, 2025 in Los Angeles Superior Court about alleged abuse by estranged husband Aaron Phypers
- A temporary restraining order against Phypers was granted July 17, 2025; portions of an audio/video message from Richards were played as evidence in court
- Richards said the relationship became 'manic,' alleged repeated physical hits and accused Phypers of leaking private photos and infidelity; she contrasted the relationship with her prior marriage to Charlie Sheen