Berry's Restraining Order Drama: Son's Testimony Allowed

Halle Berry was recently photographed with her fiancé, Van Hunt, marking her first public appearance since responding in court to allegations made by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez. Two weeks prior, a Los Angeles County judge partially granted Martinez's request for a temporary restraining order concerning him and their 13-year-old son, Maceo.

Martinez filed on October 1, alleging years of abuse and detailing a September 26 incident where he claims Berry grabbed Maceo by the neck. Berry has vehemently denied all accusations in an October 5 declaration, stating she has never abused Maceo and would never harm their child. She identified herself as a domestic violence survivor.

A key point in the legal proceedings has been whose account the court will hear. Martinez argued that Maceo wishes to share his perspective, but Berry objected, contending Martinez was manipulating their son and dismissing other eyewitnesses, including Hunt and her older daughter Nahla. Despite Berry's objections, the judge ruled that Maceo will testify regarding the restraining order request.

The hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 19. Currently, Berry has unsupervised visitation rights twice weekly and every other weekend, following a mediation session on October 14. She is seeking to reinstate the 50/50 custody arrangement established in August 2023. Martinez's attorney states their focus is Maceo's welfare, while Berry's attorney has called the filing misleading.