Overview

• On the stand, Denise Richards described multiple alleged assaults and said the incidents left her with at least three concussions, including a May episode during surgery recovery and a July 4 confrontation that preceded the split.
• A video Richards recorded in August was played in court, where she accused Aaron Phypers of repeatedly hitting her and contrasted their relationship with her past marriage to Charlie Sheen.
• Phypers’ cousin Kathleen McAllister testified virtually that she witnessed him hit Richards, choke her against a concrete wall causing a concussion, and issue death threats, adding that alcohol sometimes preceded fights.
• Phypers has denied all allegations, asserted Richards was the aggressor, and sought spousal support after filing for divorce on July 7; Richards obtained a July temporary restraining order that includes a 100‑yard stay‑away directive and limited property access.
• Proceedings continue through Oct. 8 with no ruling yet, and filings indicate potential witnesses for future dates include Charlie Sheen and Brandi Glanville.