Halle Berry's ex alleges she attacked, choked their 12-year-old son
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Olivier Martinez has filed for sole custody and a domestic violence restraining order against Halle Berry, accusing her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo, including choking him during an incident on September 26.
- Martinez claims this is not the first time Berry has physically attacked their son, citing previous alleged incidents such as striking Maceo and throwing objects near him, as well as making racially charged statements.
- Berry's attorney denies all allegations, calling Martinez's filing "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading," and accuses Martinez of violating court orders and interfering with their son's care.
- The couple, who married in 2013 and divorced in 2023 after an eight-year legal battle, had agreed to joint custody and child support arrangements prior to this filing.
- Martinez is seeking sole custody and a restraining order to prevent Berry from contacting him and their son, while Berry vows to continue fighting for Maceo's best interests.
