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.”

Richards alleged in court documents that her now estranged husband frequently choked her, slapped her in the face and head and threatened to kill her.

Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Breaks Silence on Abuse Allegations originally appeared on Parade. Denise Richards ' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, is denying physical abuse allegations after the actress was granted a temporary restraining order against him in court.