Hollywood actress Halle Berry has denied allegations that she physically abused her 13-year-old son, Maceo, during an ongoing custody dispute with former husband Olivier Martinez. Berry made the denial in a declaration filed with the court on October 5.
The dispute centres on a September 26 incident involving Berry and Maceo. Martinez alleged that Berry became angry while their son played a virtual reality game and physically restrained him, including placing him in a headlock.
Berry Submits Evidence to Counter Allegations
Berry strongly rejected Martinez’s account and said she has never physically, emotionally, or otherwise abused their son. She told the court that she entered Maceo’s room to ask him to stop gaming before they began playfully roughhousing.
According to Berry, Maceo grabbed her phone after noticing that she was recording him. She denied placing her hands around his neck, choking him, restricting his breathing, or deliberately restraining him.
Furthermore, Berry submitted video evidence and text messages that she said contradict Martinez’s description of the incident. She also said the situation escalated after Maceo became upset and pushed her.
Former Couple Fight Over Custody
Martinez recently requested sole custody of Maceo following the allegations. A judge subsequently issued a temporary restraining order and modified Berry’s visitation arrangements.
Berry has asked the court to restore the 50/50 custody arrangement established when the former couple finalized their divorce in 2023. She also challenged Martinez’s request for primary custody and questioned his ability to provide appropriate child-centred guidance.
Meanwhile, the former couple has previously disagreed over Maceo’s education, therapy, and overall care. Berry sought court-ordered co-parenting therapy in 2024, but the court rejected her request.
The allegations remain disputed, and no court finding has established that Berry abused her son.
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