Halle Berry refutes claims made by her former spouse Olivier Martinez that she physically harmed their 13-year-old son, Maceo, amidst their upcoming court hearing on October 16 regarding custody and a restraining order.
Martinez is requesting sole legal and physical custody of Maceo and a restraining order against Berry, asserting that she displayed violence towards their son during an incident on September 26, citing 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 hearing. The judge declined Martinez’s plea for monitoring Berry’s sobriety due to insufficient evidence.
Berry has refuted the accusations, deeming them “completely untrue” and affirming that she has never mistreated Maceo in any way. She characterized the September 26 event as playful roughhousing that escalated into an argument and is seeking the restoration of their equal 50-50 custody agreement.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed Maceo later that same year, finalized their divorce in 2023 with a shared custody arrangement.
In a legal battle update:
– On October 1, Martinez sought a restraining order and sole custody, alleging physical abuse towards Maceo on September 26 and requesting modifications to their custody arrangement and sobriety monitoring for Berry.
– On October 3, Nahla, Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, defended her mother, denying witnessing any form of abuse towards Maceo.
– On October 4, Berry’s legal team contested Martinez’s claims, highlighting past violations and presenting video evidence contradicting his statements.
– On October 5, Berry personally refuted the allegations, detailing her perspective on the September 26 incident and asserting her commitment to non-violence. She emphasized the importance of structure and continuous contact with Maceo and urged for the reinstatement of their equal custody arrangement.
The upcoming hearing on October 16 will review whether the temporary restrictions should be upheld or revised.