Halle Berry attends custody hearing as son testifies
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 04:20 · Archive
Halle Berry attended a Los Angeles court hearing on Monday in a domestic violence restraining order case brought by her ex-husband Olivier Martinez.
Halle Berry attended a hearing at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday regarding a domestic violence restraining order filed by her ex-husband Olivier Martinez. Berry, 60, was accompanied by her fiancé Van Hunt, 56. Martinez, also 60, arrived with their 13-year-old son Maceo.
Maceo testified for nearly four hours before Judge Shelley Kaufman, with the courtroom cleared to keep his evidence sealed. Eyewitnesses described the hearing as 'icy'. During lunch, Maceo appeared comfortable speaking with his father but did not engage with his mother.
Martinez alleges that Berry physically abused Maceo during a September 26 incident, claiming she choked him after an argument over virtual reality goggles. A temporary domestic violence restraining order was granted on 1 October. Berry's attorney called the accusations 'entirely meritless and deliberately misleading', stating that 'Olivier Martinez repeatedly violated court orders and interfered with necessary therapeutic and educational interventions to the detriment of his and Halle Berry's minor son Maceo'.
Berry's 18-year-old daughter Nahla, whom she shares with model Gabriel Aubry, was listed as a potential witness and may testify virtually. Additional witnesses could include Van Hunt and school staff. The hearing remained ongoing and may continue on Tuesday.
How it is being reported
- Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla, set to testify in emotional mom’s abuse caseAubry, 18, previously stated she never saw her mom abuse Maceo, 13, "in any way."New York Post · 20 Oct, 00:49
- Halle Berry’s son Maceo, 13, testifies for nearly 3 hours during ‘icy’ court hearing with Olivier MartinezMartinez was previously granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Berry after accusing her of physically abusing their teenager.New York Post · 19 Oct, 21:03
- Halle Berry is supported by fiance Van Hunt at LA courthouse amid custody war with ex Olivier Martinez and clash with 13-year-old sonThe 60-year-old Oscar winner was in all black including a suit while walking alongside her 56-year-old musician partner outside of Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday.Daily Mail · 19 Oct, 18:43
- Halle Berry arrives to court for restraining order, custody battle hearing as son Maceo, 13, shows up with dad Olivier MartinezThe "Catwoman" actress arrived at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday afternoon wearing a sleek black oversized blazer and coordinating slacks.New York Post · 19 Oct, 16:49
In this story: Halle Berry · Olivier Martinez · Maceo · Van Hunt · Nahla · Gabriel Aubry · Los Angeles County Superior Court · Los Angeles
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