Halle Berry Accused of Child Abuse by Her Ex Olivier Martinez
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Olivier Martinez has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against ex-wife Halle Berry, accusing her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo, including choking him on Sept. 26.
- Martinez is seeking sole custody of their son, citing multiple alleged instances of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse by Berry over the past few years, and requests that Berry not be under the influence during visitations.
- Berry's attorney, Marina Beck, strongly denied the allegations, highlighting Martinez's history of court order violations and erratic behavior, and emphasized Berry's commitment to her son's well-being.
- Martinez expressed concern that their son may be traumatized by the incident and does not want him to spend time at Berry's home until she takes accountability.
- Berry and Martinez divorced in 2015 after two years of marriage; Berry also has an 18-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, and her representatives have not commented on the case.
