The actor and reality TV star said in the request for the restraining order that Phypers “repeatedly abused me during the marriage” and “threatened to kill me and himself and the police.”

Denise Richards has accused her estranged husband Aaron Phypers of “repeatedly” physically abusing her throughout their marriage, according to court documents.

Denise Richards accused her estranged husband Aaron Phypers of physical abuse in a new court filing. Richards was granted a temporary restraining order from Phypers on July 16, nine days after Phypers filed for divorce from the actress and reality star.