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 accused her ex Aaron Phypers of domestic violence, sharing details of alleged abuse 'throughout' their six-year marriage, and has now been granted a temporary restraining order.