Overview

• On Oct. 7, the court played an August video message from Richards in which she said Phypers had hit her "too many times" and contrasted his behavior with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, and she grew emotional watching it.
• On Oct. 6, Phypers’ cousin Kathleen McAllister testified she saw him strike Richards causing a black eye, choke and slam her against a wall, and threaten to kill both women, saying alcohol often fueled his aggression.
• Richards testified that Phypers repeatedly threatened her life and described incidents in July, April and September, including being pushed on stairs and being struck soon after surgery.
• A temporary restraining order issued in July remains in effect with a 100-yard stay-away, and the current proceeding seeks to convert it to a permanent order.
• Phypers has denied all abuse allegations and has listed Charlie Sheen and Brandi Glanville as potential witnesses, with hearings scheduled to run through Oct. 8.