Aaron Phypers has taken the stand in response to serious abuse allegations made by his estranged wife, actress Denise Richards — firmly denying any physical violence during their six-year marriage.

On October 8, in a courtroom testimony reported by Us Weekly, Phypers, 53, addressed multiple accusations from Richards, 54, who has alleged a pattern of physical abuse, including being struck in the face and receiving a black eye.

When asked directly if he had hit Richards, Phypers stated unequivocally: “Absolutely not.” He claimed the injury in question came from an accident, not an altercation: “She had been drinking and told me she ran into a pole.”

The testimony came in response to a statement from Phypers’ own cousin, Dr. Kathleen McAllister, who told the court she had witnessed him hit Richards at his now-closed wellness center in Malibu. McAllister also stated she saw Richards with a black eye following the alleged incident.

Phypers denied all claims of physical assault, including accusations that he grabbed Richards by the hair, choked her, or banged her head during separate events. “No, I did not,” he told the court when asked about those incidents.

He described Richards as a frequent visitor to his wellness center during their relationship. “Several days a week. She used it for Zoom and other various things,” he said. “She came in quite a bit.”

During the proceedings, the judge stopped Phypers from answering questions related to alleged substance use by Richards, calling the inquiry “irrelevant.”

Phypers also denied the claims made by Richards’ makeup artist, Pamela Brogardi, who alleged she heard him threaten the actress. In court, Phypers rejected the accusation that he threatened to break Richards’ legs, saying: “No. Absolutely not.”

When questioned if he ever threatened to kill Richards, he again stated: “No. Never.” He also denied calling her a derogatory name on July 4: “I never called her that. It’s not true.”

Another claim Richards made in her petition for a restraining order was that Phypers knocked a hat off her head during an argument at her townhouse — a charge he also denied.

As for allegations of invading Richards’ privacy and stealing her laptop, Phypers admitted to taking photos of messages he found on the device, which he described as “very hurtful and shocking.” However, he denied confronting her in anger or waking her up to yell about it: “I did confront her but did not berate her as she claims.”

He also pushed back against the claim that he hit Richards in the bathroom as she recovered from surgery in May, and he refuted the idea that he ever caused her to suffer any concussions.

When it came to claims about owning firearms, Phypers was clear: “I don’t own any guns.” As for the alleged bulletproof vests Richards mentioned, he clarified: “They are workout vests that are weighted.”

In her petition, Richards had described multiple incidents of alleged violence, writing:

“Aaron would frequently violently choke me, violently squeeze my head with both hands, tightly squeeze my arms, violently slap me in my face and head, aggressively slam my head into the bathroom towel rack, threaten to kill me, hold me down with his knee on my back to the point where I would have to plead with him to get off me so that he would not kill me and hack into my laptop and phone and download all of my text messages.”

Phypers categorically denied all of these claims during his testimony.

The case continues to unfold, and both parties remain under public scrutiny as more details emerge. Phypers’ firm denials mark a key moment in the ongoing legal battle between the former couple, whose tumultuous split has captivated the media and fans alike.

Denise Richards, known for her roles in Hollywood and as a star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, recently opened up about her harrowing experience with estranged husband Aaron Phypers during a highly emotional court testimony.

Richards, who was granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers on July 17, broke down on the stand as she recounted the “manic” behavior and alleged abuse she endured throughout their relationship. Her statements revealed a stark contrast between her past marriage to Charlie Sheen and her turbulent life with Phypers.

In a powerful video message presented in court, Richards confronted Phypers directly:
“You were the last person I thought would do that to me. I don’t know why I’m having a hard time with this. Things were bad with Charlie and I, but he never hit below the belt.”

She expressed deep heartbreak and disbelief over the breakdown of their marriage:
“I told my dad, I just don’t know why I believed you and I loved you and I really thought you were my soulmate. I never in a million years thought we were getting divorced.”

Richards also denied allegations of infidelity while accusing Phypers of cheating. She said,
“You can claim I cheated, but I didn’t. You did do stuff. And I don’t care how long ago it was. The fights were so f—ing bad, especially after your family moved [into their shared home]. I tried my best to not have it be as bad as it was. I tried my hardest. I just could not do that s—show anymore.”

The reality TV star detailed the physical abuse she allegedly suffered, calling out Phypers for what she described as escalating violence:
“Aside from hitting me as much as you did and filing a police report … claiming that I hit you in the chest three times and scratched your eye. Like come on. Low blow. And I get you’re upset that I filed the restraining order, but you hit me one too many f—ing times. Each time was getting worse and worse it was. You were manic.”

She expressed profound betrayal, saying,
“You were the one person that I always thought I could trust and that would protect me, and you were the f—ing opposite. I think I’m having such a hard time because I was married to someone I never f—ing knew.”

Richards also revealed her disappointment in Phypers and his family’s lack of support during their separation:
“The last six months when you didn’t stand up for me, I was like ‘OK.’ You filed, I didn’t. I told your mom, but they don’t even give a s—. They’re still [living in our home]. Of course, they are. Anyway, you f—ing hurt my heart.”

Reflecting on their marriage and the man she thought she knew, she said,
“One day you’re going to look back and say, ‘Yeah, she was a Bond girl. I was married to her, and she supported my business and everything else.’ In your heart you know, or maybe you won’t. Maybe you’re too much of a narcissist.”

Richards compared her experience with Phypers to her previous marriage with Charlie Sheen:
“I don’t know you, maybe that’s why I’m having such a hard time. Charlie – I knew. Every other ex – I knew. That’s what’s been really hard. I don’t even know who the f— you are.”

Phypers filed for divorce on July 7, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support from Richards. This court drama highlights the painful and complex reality behind the headlines in the life of the Real Housewives star.