Halle Berry Denies Abuse Claims, Points to Absence of Injuries in Photo Taken by Her 13-Year-Old Son, Maceo

Key Points:

• Halle Berry denies ex-husband Olivier Martinez's claim that a photo taken by their 13-year-old son Maceo supports allegations of child abuse against her, stating the image shows no signs of injury or strangulation.
• Martinez filed for sole custody of Maceo, alleging Berry physically abused their son in a September 26 incident and cited other abuse instances, which Berry refutes, claiming she is a domestic violence victim herself.
• Berry challenges Martinez's assertion that her fiancé Van Hunt inspected Maceo for injuries, clarifying that Van only observed no visible redness or bruising and did not conduct a formal inspection.
• Martinez seeks to have Maceo testify in custody hearings to share his perspective on the alleged abuse and custody preferences, but Berry accuses Martinez of coaching their son and opposes the testimony.
• Martinez's lawyer denies Berry's accusations of manipulation and emphasizes the importance of allowing Maceo to testify as a primary abuse victim, criticizing Berry's resistance to the child's court testimony.