Halle Berry refutes claims made by Olivier Martinez, her former spouse, that she physically harmed their 13-year-old son, Maceo. The ex-couple is approaching a court date on Oct. 16 concerning custody and a restraining order.

Martinez has requested full legal and physical custody of Maceo and a restraining order against Berry, citing a violent episode involving their son on Sept. 26 and alleging a pattern of abuse based on court documents obtained by CBC News.

A temporary restraining order was granted by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Oct. 1, limiting Berry’s time with her child and mandating a distance of 100 yards from Martinez until the court hearing. The judge dismissed Martinez’s plea for monitoring Berry’s sobriety due to insufficient evidence.

Berry has denied the accusations, labeling them as “completely untrue” and affirming that she has never harmed Maceo in any way. She explained the Sept. 26 incident as playful roughhousing that led to a disagreement and is seeking a return to their previous equal custody agreement.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed Maceo the same year, finalized their divorce in 2023 with shared custody rights.

In a legal battle update:

– On Oct. 1, Martinez sought a restraining order and full custody, alleging physical abuse towards Maceo by Berry.
– Berry’s daughter Nahla defended her mother on Oct. 3, denying witnessing any mistreatment of Maceo.
– Berry contested Martinez’s claims on Oct. 4 through her legal representative, highlighting past violations and presenting video evidence contradicting Martinez’s narrative.
– Berry personally countered the allegations on Oct. 5, denying any abuse and recounting the events of Sept. 26, emphasizing that she is a victim of domestic violence and advocating for the restoration of the shared custody arrangement.

The forthcoming hearing on Oct. 16 will determine the fate of the temporary restrictions imposed and any potential modifications.