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Denise Richards' Ex Aaron Phypers Facing Years in Prison After Arrest
Phypers was arrested after a hearing on extending a restraining order filed by Richards, who alleges abuse during their eight-year relationship, while he denies all accusations.
- On October 17, 2025, Aaron Phypers, 53, estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, was arrested at a Los Angeles courthouse after a temporary restraining order hearing, eyewitnesses said he was taken down a nearby escalator.
- Denise Richards, the actress, says she was abused and has sought protection from the court, requesting to make a temporary restraining order permanent ahead of a Nov. 7 hearing.
- Court records show prosecutors filed four felony counts against Aaron Phypers, including two injuring a spouse and two dissuading a witness, with offense dates of Jan. 17, 2022 and May 3, 2022.
- Aaron Phypers posted a $200,000 bond and was released from Lost Hills Sheriff's Station around 9:15 p.m.; his arraignment is scheduled for December 19.
- Courtroom testimony has conflicted, with Aaron Phypers denying the abuse allegations while Dr. Kathleen McAllister, cousin, testified she saw him allegedly hit Denise Richards; Phypers' spokesperson and Michael Finlay expect evidence will prove his innocence.
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Denise Richards' ex Aaron Phypers charged with multiple felonies days after courtroom arrest
Aaron Phypers, Denise Richards' estranged husband, faces four felony charges including injuring a spouse and dissuading a witness after his Los Angeles courtroom arrest.
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