Olivier Martinez granted temporary primary custody of son after abuse allegations
Olivier Martinez has been granted temporary primary custody of his and Halle Berry’s 12-year-old son, Maceo, after alleging Berry physically abused him during an incident on 26 September. A temporary restraining order also protects Martinez and Maceo, and limits Berry’s contact with them pending a court hearing. Berry’s lawyer called the allegations “entirely meritless”; Berry said she was deeply saddened and would continue to act in her son’s best interests.
Martinez’s court filing alleges Berry pushed, wrestled and choked Maceo, and describes earlier incidents in which she allegedly grabbed his neck during play. He says their son called him urgently to be picked up after the latest incident. Under the temporary arrangements, Berry may see Maceo two days a week and every other weekend, and the former couple have been ordered to attend confidential mediation. A hearing is scheduled for 16 October.
- Martinez receives temporary primary custody of Maceo.
- Berry disputes the allegations as meritless.
- A court hearing is scheduled for 16 October.
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Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry are actors who share a 12-year-old son, Maceo. They are no longer in a relationship and have been involved in custody disputes over their child. Martinez has now filed in court alleging that Berry physically abused their son.
Martinez has alleged that Berry physically abused Maceo in an incident on 26 September, claiming she pushed, wrestled and choked him. He also describes earlier occasions where he says Berry grabbed their son's neck during play. According to the court filing, Maceo contacted his father asking to be picked up after the most recent incident.
A family court has granted Martinez temporary primary custody of Maceo and issued a temporary restraining order restricting Berry's contact with both of them. Under the interim arrangements, Berry can see her son two days a week and every other weekend, and a full hearing is scheduled for 16 October. Berry's legal team has rejected the allegations and stated she will act in her son's best interests.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Halle Berry’s ex granted custody of son after accusing her of ‘choking’ their 12-year-old as ‘deeply saddened’ actress responds to ‘meritless’ allegations”.