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.”

Denise Richards has filed a restraining order against soon-to-be ex-husband Aaron Phypers, alleging years of physical and verbal abuse.

Denise Richards has accused her estranged husband Aaron Phypers of domestic violence throughout their marriage. She was granted a temporary restraining order days after Phypers filed for divorce.