Halle Berry Accused of Choking 12-Year-Old Son in Court Filing by Ex-Husband Olivier Martinez

Halle Berry is facing serious allegations after her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, filed a temporary restraining order accusing the actress of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo. Court documents obtained by media outlets allege that the incident occurred in September and involved the actress placing her hands around the child's neck.

According to the court filings submitted by Martinez, the alleged altercation began over a dispute involving virtual reality goggles. Martinez claims in the documents that the argument escalated when the actress told their son that he looked stupid and was an idiot for playing the game. He alleges that Berry jumped on the boy and physically fought with him during the exchange.

The filing further claims that the actress grabbed Maceo by the neck and choked him while shouting questions about dominance. Martinez asserts in the records that her fiancé, Van Hunt, was present when the alleged incident took place. According to the documents, a panicked Maceo contacted his father to pick him up afterward and stated that he was too traumatized to return to his mother's home.

Beyond the September incident, Martinez's filing outlines additional historical allegations regarding the household environment. He claims that over the past year and a half, the actress wrestled their son to the ground and forced him to submit. Furthermore, the documents allege that she caused mental and emotional distress by making racially charged statements to the child regarding ongoing child support disputes with his father.

Martinez stated in the court paperwork that he holds significant concerns regarding Berry's mental health and alleged alcohol abuse, which he believes contributed to the reported behavior. Alongside the temporary restraining order, Martinez is seeking sole custody of Maceo. Representatives for both individuals were reportedly contacted for comment following the initial filing.

The latest legal action follows a lengthy history of conflict between the former couple, who were married for two years before separating in October 2015. Their formal divorce proceedings took eight years to finalize. Previous court filings from late 2024 detailed ongoing friction over child-rearing responsibilities, with Berry stating at the time that she had spent substantial funds attempting to co-parent amicably. At that time, she argued that her ex had been uncooperative regarding major decisions concerning their son.

As the legal proceedings continue, the court will evaluate the request for a temporary restraining order and the motion for sole custody based on the submitted documentation and any subsequent responses from the parties involved.