Denise Richards wins five-year restraining order against estranged husband Aaron Phypers amid abuse claims in bitter divorce battle

Denise Richards has been granted a five-year restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, following accusations of physical and emotional abuse during their seven-year marriage. Phypers appeared in court for a hearing where the judge ordered him to stay away from Richards, cease threats and harassment, and surrender any firearms. The judge also mandated that Phypers stop sharing nude photos of Richards, which her attorney described as "revenge porn" and a violation of a previous temporary restraining order. Phypers has denied all allegations of abuse, calling them "completely false and deeply hurtful." His attorney argued that Richards's claims were fabricated and that she never reported injuries to the police or sought medical attention. The defense also suggested that Phypers saved screenshots of nude photos to prove adultery, not to abuse Richards, and that she has no genuine fear of him. Despite Phypers's denials, the judge found Richards's claims credible, particularly regarding the disturbance caused by the shared photographs. The court also ordered Phypers to return any of Richards's photos... download the app to read more