Halle Berry is refuting claims made by her former spouse, Olivier Martinez, accusing her of physically harming their 13-year-old son, Maceo. The ex-couple is approaching an upcoming court appearance on October 16 regarding custody and a restraining order dispute.
Martinez is seeking sole 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 history of abuse, as revealed in court documents obtained 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 scheduled hearing. However, the judge dismissed Martinez’s request for monitoring Berry’s sobriety due to insufficient evidence.
Berry has vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them as “completely untrue” and asserting that she has never mistreated Maceo in any way. She explained that the incident on September 26 began as playful roughhousing that later turned into an argument. Berry is advocating for the restoration of their previous 50-50 custody agreement.
The couple tied the knot in 2013, welcomed Maceo in the same year, and finalized their divorce in 2023 with a shared custody arrangement.
In a legal battle update:
– On October 1, Martinez filed for a restraining order and sole custody, alleging that Berry physically assaulted Maceo. He also requested changes to their custody arrangement and sobriety monitoring for Berry.
– Berry’s daughter, Nahla, defended her mother on October 3, stating she has never witnessed any abuse towards Maceo.
– Berry contested Martinez’s claims on October 4 through her lawyer, citing previous breaches of court orders and presenting video evidence contradicting Martinez’s account.
– On October 5, Berry submitted a statement denying Martinez’s allegations, narrating her version of the events on September 26. She emphasized her stance against domestic violence and her commitment to her child’s well-being.
The upcoming hearing on October 16 will determine the status of the temporary restrictions.
