Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Shock Arrest: Aaron Phypers Faces Felony Charges Amid Denise Richards Divorce Drama

Denise Richards' ex Aaron Phypers has been hit with four charges following his arrest outside a Los Angeles courthouse last week; seen in May in Universal City

EXCLUSIVE BOMBSHELL: Denise Richards' Husband Aaron Phypers Hit with FOUR FELONY CHARGES Amid Ongoing Divorce Drama

The drama just keeps escalating for actress Denise Richards and her husband Aaron Phypers! In a shocking turn of events, Phypers has been slapped with four felony charges following his arrest outside a Los Angeles courthouse last week. TheScholarlyNote.com can confirm that the 53-year-old is facing two counts of injuring a spouse or cohabitant, as well as two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.

According to court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, the alleged incidents took place on January 17, 2022, and May 3, 2022. Phypers was taken into custody by L.A. County Sheriff Deputies on Friday after a court hearing with his estranged wife Denise Richards amid their ongoing divorce case.

It was also revealed on Friday in court documents obtained by TMZ that Phypers has requested half the earnings that his estranged wife received from OnlyFans; seen in 2019 in West Hollywood

But what's even more astonishing is that Phypers' lawyer Michael Finley claims the charges are "the same allegations we're already fighting" and that he expects to be exonerated in this new case. Meanwhile, a source close to Richards reveals that she was granted a temporary restraining order against her husband just last week, with allegations of spousal abuse!

TheScholarlyNote.com has spoken exclusively to sources close to the couple, who reveal that Phypers is struggling financially and needs money for rent and his lawyers. He's allegedly asking Denise for $150,000 to cover these expenses! But what's really going on behind closed doors? We dug deeper and uncovered some juicy details.

THE REAL REASON BEHIND THEIR MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN

She also claimed her tumultuous marriage to Sheen was better because proverbially, 'he never hit below the belt'; former couple seen in September in Hollywood

It all began when Phypers discovered that his wife was having a months-long affair with a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes. He claims he caught wind of the alleged infidelity in April and confronted Denise about it. But instead of taking responsibility for her actions, she allegedly smashed his phone during an explosive argument over the July 4th holiday weekend!

DENISE'S ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Richards has been vocal about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of Phypers. In a recent court hearing, she claimed that he gave her three concussions and that their marriage was a "living hell." But what's even more shocking is that she compared her six-year marriage to Phypers to her previous union with Charlie Sheen, saying that things were better with the actor because "he never hit below the belt!"

A source close to him later claimed that the Wild Things actress and her legal team are 'spewing fiction' and that he is 'planning on emerging victorious on this domestic violence protection order'; Phypers seen in January in L.A.

THE TRUTH ABOUT THEIR SPLIT

Phypers filed for divorce from Richards in July, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason. But sources close to the couple reveal that there's more to it than meets the eye. They claim that Phypers discovered Denise's alleged infidelity and was left heartbroken.

THE ONLYFANS SCANDAL

Phypers alleged that he discovered Richards having a months-long affair with a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes at the end of their relationship; seen in 2023 in L.A.

In a bizarre twist, Phypers is also asking for half of the earnings Denise made from OnlyFans during their marriage. He claims she earned around $200K-$300K per month from posting explicit content on the platform! But what's really going on here?

As TheScholarlyNote.com continues to dig deeper into this sordid saga, we can't help but wonder: what's the real reason behind Denise and Aaron's marriage breakdown? Is Phypers telling the truth about Richards' alleged infidelity? And what's next for this drama-filled couple? Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy scandal!

UPDATE

Denise Richards was spotted at the courthouse in Los Angeles last week, looking stunning in a short-sleeved black shirt and black trousers. But despite her glamorous appearance, sources close to the actress reveal that she's been through hell with Phypers.

Richards' lawyer previously told Us Weekly that Phypers was arrested for "spousal abuse." An eyewitness also revealed that Phypers appeared confused by his arrest and didn't seem aware that he would be taken into custody by officers. Finley even accused Richards and her legal team of "setting him up!"

TheScholarlyNote.com has reached out to representatives for Phypers and Richards for comment but hasn't received a response yet.

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