Halle Berry refutes claims made by her ex-spouse Olivier Martinez that she physically harmed their 13-year-old son, Maceo, amid ongoing legal proceedings over custody and a restraining order set for an October 16 court appearance.
Martinez has requested exclusive legal and physical custody of Maceo and a restraining order against Berry, citing an alleged violent incident involving their son on September 26 and a documented history of abuse, according to court records accessed by CBC News.
A temporary restraining order was granted by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on October 1, limiting Berry’s parenting time and mandating a 100-yard distance from Martinez until the court hearing. The judge dismissed Martinez’s plea for monitoring Berry’s sobriety due to insufficient evidence.
Berry has refuted the accusations, branding them as “completely untrue” and asserting that she has “never physically, emotionally, or in any other way abused Maceo.” She explained the September 26 incident as playful roughhousing that escalated into a disagreement, and is seeking to reinstate their previous equal custody agreement.
Berry and Martinez tied the knot in 2013, welcomed Maceo later that year, and finalized their divorce in 2023 with a shared custody arrangement.
In a development timeline:
– On October 1, Martinez sought a restraining order and sole custody, alleging that Berry physically abused their son on September 26, prompting him to seek protection and a modification of their custody agreement.
– On October 3, Nahla, Berry’s daughter from a previous relationship, defended her mother against the allegations of abuse.
– On October 4, Berry contested Martinez’s claims through legal submissions, highlighting past violations and discrepancies in his account supported by video evidence.
– On October 5, Berry refuted Martinez’s allegations directly in a filed declaration, providing her version of the events of September 26 and emphasizing her stance against domestic violence, denying any wrongdoing towards Maceo.
The legal battle continues with the next hearing scheduled for October 16 to review the temporary restrictions and potential changes in place.