Denise Richards Accuses Ex-Husband of Breaking Restraining Order

Denise Richards Accuses Ex-Husband of Violating Restraining Order

Denise Richards, 54, has filed a court document alleging that her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, 49, violated a temporary restraining order by stealing her electronic devices and sharing private information from them. The filing was submitted on July 28 and seeks to have Phypers return all of her personal items, including her laptop, cell phone, and other electronic devices.

Richards claims that Phypers has repeatedly breached the restraining order, which was issued on July 17. She states that he has disseminated private information obtained from her devices to the media, causing distress and disrupting her peace. According to the documents, she is requesting that Phypers return all of her belongings and not use or share any content from her devices.

Legal Disputes and Claims of Misconduct

In response to these allegations, Phypers issued a statement denying any wrongdoing. He claims that Richards' accusations are false and that they are being used to damage his reputation. “I absolutely deny the false allegations that I violated the restraining order or stole Denise's laptop or cell phones,” he said.

Phypers also accused Richards of taking his phone without permission and physically assaulting him when he tried to retrieve it. He claims that he later found the phone "smashed and hidden in a black trash bag." He describes the phone as containing years of private memories, messages, and evidence of their life together.

According to Phypers, the couple shared all their electronic devices during their marriage, with Richards often insisting on transparency. “I have nothing to hide,” he said. “Her legal team’s efforts to twist the narrative and create false evidence are deeply unethical and will have serious consequences.”

Background of the Divorce

Phypers filed for divorce from Richards on July 7 after six years of marriage. In the divorce filing, he listed their date of separation as July 4 and cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. However, Richards claimed that Phypers had committed acts of domestic violence, leading her to request the temporary restraining order on July 17.

In her court documents, Richards alleged that Phypers caused her at least three concussions, owned multiple unregistered guns and bulletproof vests, and threatened to harm her if she reported him to the police. She also stated that he had made threats against her life and his own.

Phypers denied these allegations, calling them "baseless claims." He emphasized that he has never physically or emotionally abused Richards. “These accusations are completely false and deeply hurtful,” he said. “Denise and I, like many couples, have faced our share of challenges, but any suggestion of abuse is categorically untrue.”

Ongoing Legal Battle

The legal battle between Richards and Phypers continues, with both sides presenting conflicting narratives. Richards’ attorney, Brett Berman, has denied the allegations and stated that Phypers has been violating the restraining order by distributing private information from her devices.

“We have warned Mr. Phypers in writing not to disseminate any information from Ms. Richards' stolen cell phone and laptop, but he continues to do so,” Berman said.

Despite the ongoing disputes, both parties are seeking resolution through the legal system. The case highlights the complexities of high-profile divorces and the challenges of maintaining privacy in the public eye.

Resources for Domestic Violence

For those experiencing domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233, or online at thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential, available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.