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 ex Aaron Phypers of domestic violence, sharing details of alleged abuse 'throughout' their six-year marriage, and has now been granted a temporary restraining order.

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.