A Los Angeles judge has granted actress Denise Richards a permanent restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, set to last until November 2030. The order comes after Richards accused Phypers of sharing private text messages and photos online, actions the judge described as “classic domestic violence.”
The judge stated that taking private matters and broadcasting them without considering the consequences is unacceptable. The judge dismissed any attempt to justify such actions based on Richards’ past work, including her Playboy appearances and OnlyFans account.
Richards initially obtained a temporary restraining order in July, shortly after Phypers filed for divorce.
Last month, Phypers was arrested in court on spousal abuse charges related to incidents from 2017 and 2022. He was later released on a $200,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court again in December.
Richards testified that Phypers attempted to damage her reputation by leaking nude photos. She expressed concern for her daughters, saying the situation was embarrassing and shameful.
Richards claimed Phypers stole her computer and released private information, including nude photographs, to news outlets. The court ordered Phypers to return the computer.
In court documents, Richards detailed multiple instances of alleged physical and emotional abuse, including choking, head-slamming, and threats. She claimed to have suffered multiple concussions as a result of Phypers’ actions.
Phypers has denied the abuse allegations, telling People magazine that the accusations are “completely false and deeply hurtful.” He maintains that he has always treated Richards with “love, patience, and respect.”
Phypers has also requested spousal support from Richards, including half of her OnlyFans income, claiming he holds intellectual property rights to the photos. He states that Richards cut off his access to their joint bank account and took away his business equipment, preventing him from earning a living. He claims to be facing eviction and has requested immediate access to $200,000.
