In a shocking turn of events, Aaron Phypers, who used to be married to actress Denise Richards, found himself arrested at a Los Angeles courthouse last Friday. The arrest was made following some serious spousal abuse accusations that surfaced during a court hearing.
The 53-year-old Phypers was arrested on October 17, according to his spokesperson, who shared the information with Us Weekly. After his arrest, he was released on a $200,000 bond. Eyewitnesses reported that he was taken into custody right outside the courtroom, with both Phypers and his legal team caught off guard by what transpired.
Through a statement, Phypers’s spokesperson argued that these allegations stem from what they call false claims that Richards made during an ongoing domestic violence case. They firmly believe that the evidence will clear Phypers of these accusations, asserting his innocence.
The conflict began heating up in July when Richards applied for a temporary restraining order against him, accusing Phypers of repeated abuse throughout their relationship that lasted eight years. Phypers has repeatedly denied these claims, insisting they are fabricated. In a previous statement, he clarified, “I have never physically or emotionally abused Denise—or anyone.”
A ruling regarding the renewal of the restraining order is still pending, with the judge scheduling a follow-up hearing for November 7, according to Us Weekly.
Richards and Phypers began their relationship in 2017 and tied the knot in September 2018. Prior to Phypers, Richards was married to Charlie Sheen and shares two daughters with him. She also has an adopted daughter.
