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Judge Rebukes Lawyers as Denise Richards Presents Abuse Claims in Ongoing Restraining-Order Hearing

The court is weighing testimony from a family witness alongside an August video Richards recorded.

Overview

  • Richards testified that Phypers threatened to kill her and caused at least three concussions, detailing incidents including a May post-surgery encounter and an April hotel altercation.
  • An August 21 video recorded by Richards was played in court in which she denies cheating and says he hit her repeatedly, comparing him unfavorably to ex-husband Charlie Sheen.
  • Phyperscousin Kathleen McAllister testified remotely that she saw him strike Richards, described choking her against a wall, and said he threatened to kill them.
  • Judge Mark Juhas criticized both sides over disorganized evidence and procedure, ordered the hearing to reconvene, and said the temporary restraining order will stay in place.
  • Phypers has denied all abuse allegations in filings and public statements that accuse Richards of harassment and infidelity, and he did not take the stand during the reported sessions.