Halle Berry's Custody Battle: Choking Allegations Surface

Halle Berry is currently involved in a difficult legal custody fight with her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, concerning their 12-year-old son, Maceo. Martinez has accused Berry of physically abusing their son by jumping on and choking him, claims Berry strongly refutes as baseless. As of the current date, Berry has court-ordered restricted contact with Maceo, with supervised visits permitted only twice weekly and every other weekend until an October 16 hearing.

The high-profile divorce between Berry and Martinez was officially finalized in 2023. This legal process included a court order mandating Berry to pay USD 8,000 monthly in child support, in addition to 4.3 percent of her annual income exceeding USD 2 million, covering expenses like soccer.

A temporary restraining order requires Berry to remain 100 yards away from Martinez, issued to protect both him and Maceo. Reports suggest allegations of Berry grabbing Maceo's neck, forcing him to 'tap out.' Martinez reportedly desires full custody, believing Berry is an unfit mother and that separation from her would be best for Maceo.

Sources close to Berry express sadness over the circulating negative media, emphasizing her dedication as a parent. Meanwhile, netizens are divided, with some expressing skepticism towards Martinez's claims given past behavior, while others point to alleged texts from Maceo supporting the accusations.