Halle Berry loses custody after choking allegations

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 08:08 · Archive

Olivier Martinez was granted primary custody of their 12-year-old son after accusing Berry of physical abuse.

Olivier Martinez has accused actress Halle Berry of choking their 12-year-old son during an incident on 26 September 2026 and filed for a domestic violence restraining order. A court has granted Martinez primary custody; Berry lost her 50/50 arrangement and is restricted to daytime visits, with a requirement to stay 100 yards away. Berry's attorney responded to the allegations as 'meritless'.

How it is being reported

• Halle Berry's attorney fires back after ex Olivier Martinez accuses actress of abusing their sonFox News · 2 Oct, 02:42
• Halle Berry's ex granted custody of son after accusing her of 'choking' their 12-year-old as 'deeply saddened' actress responds to 'meritless' allegationsDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 02:32
• Halle Berry’s ex granted primary custody of son Maceo after accusing actress of choking their 12-year-oldNew York Post · 2 Oct, 00:56
• Halle Berry’s son pleaded for dad to pick him up in private texts after she allegedly choked him: ‘Please come’New York Post · 1 Oct, 22:30
• Halle Berry accused of choking 12-year-old son as ex pleads for sole custody in restraining order filingNew York Post · 1 Oct, 22:13

In this story: Halle Berry · Olivier Martinez

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