Aaron Phypers is arrested outside Los Angeles courthouse over spousal abuse charges amid ongoing divorce from Denise Richards

The ongoing divorce drama between Denise Richards and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers reached a dramatic new chapter on Friday.

Phypers was taken into custody outside a Los Angeles courtroom, reportedly over charges of spousal abuse, as the couple attended a hearing connected to their high-profile split.

The 54-year-old actress, known for her roles in Wild Things and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, was present at the courthouse and remained composed while speaking with her legal team, according to witnesses.

Meanwhile, Phypers appeared bewildered as deputies led him away.

Courtroom Arrest Caught Eyewitnesses by Surprise

One eyewitness described the arrest to Us Weekly, saying Phypers was taken down an escalator outside the courtroom and “did not come back into the hallway.”

Another observer noted that he seemed “confused” by the sudden turn of events, seemingly unaware that an arrest was imminent.

Michael Finley, Phypers’ attorney, told TMZ that his client was taken into custody due to an “outstanding warrant” potentially connected to Richards’ abuse allegations.

Finley also suggested that Phypers had no prior knowledge of the warrant and accused Richards and her legal team of “setting him up.”

Restraining Order Hearing Continues

Friday’s courtroom appearance was part of a restraining order hearing, which has now been extended to November 7.

Eight officers were reportedly stationed outside the courtroom as proceedings continued.

Richards gave her final testimony after a lunch break, maintaining a calm demeanor throughout.

Divorce Filed Amid Serious Allegations

The legal battle between Richards and Phypers began in July, when Phypers filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences,” listing their separation date as July 4, 2025.

Shortly afterward, Richards was granted a temporary restraining order.

During court proceedings, Richards alleged that Phypers caused her three concussions and hinted that her previous marriage to Charlie Sheen had been less turbulent.

She had previously shared a photo showing a black eye, though Phypers contended that she “bruises easily.”

Financial Dispute Adds Fuel to the Fire

The court documents also revealed that Phypers has requested half of Richards’ OnlyFans earnings, claiming she earned between $200,000 and $300,000 per month from the platform.

He argued that he took the photos Richards shared and claimed he now faces financial difficulties, needing money to cover rent and other bills.

As the legal drama unfolds, fans and observers are left closely watching the high-profile Los Angeles case, which mixes allegations of abuse, financial disputes, and celebrity courtroom drama.