Denise Richards' estranged husband Aaron Phypers responded to claims that he physically abused his wife throughout their marriage.

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 reportedly opened up about the domestic violence she faced from her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers. She revealed in a “court document” that the latter allegedly threatened to kill her several times in their marriage.