Restraining Order Against Halle Berry

A judge issued a restraining order against actress Halle Berry following accusations from her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez. Martinez claims Berry attacked their 12-year-old son, Maceo, and used a chokehold on him. He describes this as the latest in a series of abusive incidents.

Based on Newsweek’s analysis, the couple’s ongoing legal disputes are extensively documented. Martinez reported that Maceo called him last Saturday asking for help after a confrontation with Berry. Court documents suggest Berry applied her MMA training to restrain Maceo.

Maceo felt frightened when his mother unexpectedly grabbed his neck from behind, forcing him to submit, according to Martinez.

Judge Shelley Kaufman granted Berry supervised visits with Maceo during the day, but there is no definitive conclusion about the veracity of these allegations.

Berry’s Response

Berry’s attorney, Marina Beck, dismissed the accusations as unfounded and misleading, stating that Berry remains committed to Maceo’s well-being. Beck refuted Martinez’s claims through PEOPLE.

Despite the temporary nature of the restraining order, Berry retains some visitation rights.

Details of Recent Allegations

According to Martinez, Maceo called him, claiming Berry had physically attacked and choked him. Martinez heard Maceo in distress. Berry’s current partner was present and allegedly assisted Maceo in leaving.

Martinez recounted that Maceo appeared silent on the way home but later explained the altercation. Maceo stated that Berry’s confrontational behavior during a VR game led to the incident.

Text messages between Berry and Martinez indicate Berry expressed remorse over the situation, urging Martinez to facilitate communication with Maceo.

Allegations of Continued Abuse

Martinez accuses Berry of repeated abusive behavior towards Maceo, mentioning previous incidents of rough handling. He emphasized concerns over Berry’s training being used against Maceo, fearing potential harm.

Martinez also described previous aggressive behavior from Berry, including property damage and verbal abuse. He claims Berry has not changed despite their past issues.

Legal Proceedings and Restrictions

Martinez sought a domestic violence restraining order to protect both himself and Maceo. This includes restrictions on Berry regarding threats, harassment, and a 100-yard distance rule.

Judge Kaufman allowed Berry supervised, daytime visits but did not revise custody arrangements.

Martinez wanted further restrictions, such as substance testing, but these requests were denied. The order remains in place until the next court date on October 16.

Timeline of Berry and Martinez’s Legal History

• October 2015: Filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences, seeking joint custody.
• December 2016: Divorce finalized; both declared single but continued disputes.
• August 2023: Reached settlement on custody and financial matters.
• May–August 2024: Co-parenting dispute due to Martinez’s absence from therapy sessions.
• August 2024: Berry applied for sole custody, citing parenting conflicts.
• November 2024: Court criticized Martinez for halting co-parenting therapy, favored Berry’s pleadings.