“Halle Berry Denies Ex’s Abuse Claims Amid Custody Battle”

Halle Berry refutes ex-husband Olivier Martinez’s claims of physically harming their 13-year-old son, Maceo, amid their upcoming court hearing on Oct. 16 regarding custody and a restraining order situation. Martinez seeks sole legal and physical custody of Maceo, along with a restraining order against Berry, citing a violent incident on Sept. 26 and alleging a pattern of abuse, as per court records. A temporary restraining order was granted on Oct. 1 by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, limiting Berry’s parental access and mandating a 100-yard distance from Martinez until the hearing, while dismissing the request to monitor Berry’s sobriety due to insufficient evidence. Berry denies the accusations, labeling them as “completely untrue,” asserting she has never mistreated Maceo in any way and explaining the Sept. 26 episode as playful roughhousing that escalated into a disagreement, advocating for the restoration of their equal custody arrangement. Berry and Martinez tied the knot in 2013, welcomed Maceo shortly after, and concluded their divorce in 2023 with joint custody terms. The legal saga continues with further hearings expected to determine the status of the existing restrictions.