Halle Berry Accused of Choking 12-Year-Old Son — SkimNews
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- Olivier Martinez filed for a temporary restraining order against ex-wife Halle Berry, alleging she "physically abused" their 12-year-old son Maceo on Sept. 26 by jumping on him and choking him, and is seeking sole custody to replace their split arrangement
- Berry's attorney Marina Beck called the filing "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading," alleging Martinez has a documented history of violating court orders and interfering with therapeutic and educational interventions for Maceo, for which he was "already been legally sanctioned"
- Martinez alleged in the filing that Berry told their son "I am a white bitch trying to rob a Black woman" over child support disputes, then asked the child "How do you feel about that as a Black man?"
- Martinez also asked the court to bar Berry from being under the influence of alcohol or other substances during visitation with their son, saying he believes the child "may be traumatized by the incident"
- Berry and Martinez filed for divorce in 2015 after two years of marriage; Berry also has an 18-year-old daughter from a previous relationship
Why it matters: Berry faces a restraining order and a potential loss of physical custody of Maceo. Her attorney's counterclaim — that Martinez has a documented history of court-order violations, interference with the child's therapy, and 'erratic, possessive and violent behavior' — sets up a contentious custody fight with no quick resolution.
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