Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Denise Richards Speaks Out: 'Three Concussions' From Ex Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards, 54, continued to share details about the alleged abuse she suffered from estranged husband Aaron Phypers, 53, during a court hearing on Tuesday; Seen in 2024

Denise Richards vs. Aaron Phypers: Explosive Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock Courtroom

In a shocking turn of events, actress Denise Richards has continued to spill all the tea on her tumultuous marriage to ex-husband Aaron Phypers, whom she's accused of subjecting her to domestic abuse. The drama unfolded in a Los Angeles courtroom yesterday, where Richards, 54, and Phypers, 53, faced off over a temporary restraining order granted to Richards last July.

The actress claimed that Phypers "caused me at least three concussions" during their marriage, which she's now desperate to make permanent. In a court filing obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, Richards alleged that Phypers "was squeezing my head so hard" in one incident that it felt like he was "crushing my skull." Ouch!

She also claimed her tumultuous marriage to Charlie Sheen , 60, was better because 'he never hit below the belt'; Seen with Sheen in September

Richards' allegations have been met with fierce resistance from Phypers' camp, which claims she's "spewing fiction" and trying to manipulate the system. A source close to Phypers fired back at Richards, stating, "Denise is again behaving like a coward and the truth will prevail." The insider also pointed out that Richards has a history of making false accusations, citing her previous union with Charlie Sheen.

Sheen himself chimed in on the drama, saying, "If telling the truth is 'below the belt,' then so be it." He went on to claim that Richards and her team are "traffic[ing] only in fiction" and that Phypers will emerge victorious. This isn't the first time Sheen has come to Phypers' defense - back in 2018, he said, "Denise's promise to Aaron not once, not twice, but three times... how can you be credible enough in a court of law on a bogus domestic violence complaint?"

But Richards is sticking to her guns. In an emotional testimony, she detailed the alleged abuse she suffered at Phypers' hands, including being given black eyes and concussions. "I don't know who he is," she claimed. "I thought he was my soulmate." She also accused Phypers of cheating on her, showing him evidence of his infidelity.

She claimed that Phypers, whom she wed in 2018, 'caused me at least three concussions' in a court filing obtained by People; Pictured in 2024

The drama took a dramatic turn when a video of Richards recorded in August surfaced. In the clip, she's seen comparing her marriage to Phypers to her previous union with Sheen, saying, "Things were bad with Charlie and I, but he never hit below the belt." Ouch! The references to Sheen's alleged violence against Richards have sparked a heated debate about who's telling the truth.

But that's not all - Richards' estranged husband Phypers was accused of punching her in the face hard enough to give her a black eye by his own cousin, Kathleen McAllister. In virtual testimony delivered on Monday, McAllister claimed she witnessed the incident and is still "in shock" about it.

Richards also alleged that Phypers would often threaten to throw her through windows or off balconies. "He's almost killed me so many damn times," she claimed. She revealed that their separation was triggered when she asked Phypers to leave their shared residence on July 4, sparking a violent argument.

During one incident, which the actress claims happened at a Chicago hotel in April 2025, she alleges Phypers 'was squeezing my head so hard' that it 'felt like he was crushing my skull'; They are seen in May

The drama has left fans and friends stunned, with many wondering what really went down in Richards' tumultuous marriage. One thing's for sure - this is one soap opera we can't look away from!

In a previous court filing in July, Richards claimed that Phypers would "frequently violently choke me, violently slap me in my face and head" and threaten to kill her. She further alleged that he'd cry and beg her to stay, promising to get help - but none of it ever happened.

Phypers has denied all the allegations against him, claiming that Richards is trying to manipulate the system. But one thing's for sure - this is a battle for the ages, with both sides refusing to back down. Stay tuned, folks!

Richards was granted a temporary restraining order on July 16, just 11 days after Phypers filed for divorce; They are seen in 2023

A source close to Phypers claimed that actress and her legal team are 'spewing fiction' and that he is 'planning on emerging victorious on this domestic violence protection order'; Pictured in January

Phypers denied Richards' earlier abuse claims last month in court, instead claiming that the actress has 'attacked' and 'harassed' him 'many times'

Richards was married to Sheen from 2002 to 2005 and shares daughters Sami, 21, and Lola, 20, with him. She filed for divorce while six months pregnant with their second child; They are seen in 2005