Denise Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, was taken into custody following a court docket look on Friday (October 17), and each authorized groups at the moment are talking out amid the escalating scenario.
The 54-year-old actuality star was in court docket for a listening to to alter her short-term restraining order in opposition to Aaron right into a everlasting one. Instantly after, L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies arrested him.
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Eyewitnesses informed Us Weekly that the 53-year-old actor appeared “confused” as L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies arrested him exterior the courtroom and escorted him away. Denise remained calm whereas talking together with her authorized staff.
Denise’s legal professional confirmed to the outlet that the arrest was for “spousal abuse,” whereas an eyewitness informed them Aaron “didn’t appear to grasp that he was about to get arrested.”
Aaron’s legal professional, Michael Finley, spoke to TMZ, claiming his shopper was unaware of the warrant. The lawyer accused Denise’s facet of probably pushing Aaron to incriminate himself in the course of the proceedings.
Throughout the listening to, Aaron’s mom supplied testimony, alleging that she as soon as noticed Denise throw a can opener at her son and denying that he had ever abused or threatened the actress.
Denise beforehand alleged that Aaron was abusive to her throughout their marriage, even claiming he’d “virtually killed” her a number of occasions.
