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Berry Accuses Ex-Martinez of Child Abuse & Interference
16 Oct
Summary
- Berry claims Martinez interfered with son's education and therapy.
- Maceo's behavior worsened significantly after a restraining order.
- Berry disputes abuse claims and opposes court-ordered alcohol testing.
Halle Berry has formally responded to ex-husband Olivier Martinez's request for sole custody, accusing him of abuse and interfering with their son Maceo's needs.
Berry's filing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, claims Martinez repeatedly disrupted Maceo's education and therapeutic care, even drawing the teenager into their disputes. She asserts Martinez has blocked recommendations for Maceo's educational and mental health care for years.
According to Berry, Maceo's behavior escalated significantly following a temporary restraining order issued on October 1, 2026. School correspondence cited disruptive actions, harassment, and inappropriate language, leading to a week of detention. Berry stated Maceo's behavior improved when she enforced discipline.
Berry's legal team also alleges Martinez misled the court and omitted key information. She opposes his requests for alcohol testing and restrictions, proposing instead that communication about Maceo occur via the Our Family Wizard app with strict daily message limits.
