Halle Berry Denies Choking Son Amid Custody War

Actress Halle Berry is facing serious allegations from her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, who claims she choked their 13-year-old son, Maceo. The accusation stems from an incident on September 26, as detailed in court filings. Martinez is seeking sole custody of Maceo, escalating their long-standing custody dispute following their 2015 separation and 2023 finalized divorce, which previously established a 50-50 agreement.

Berry has strongly refuted the claims, describing Maceo as a "coached and manipulated child" and objecting to his testimony. She points to her partner, Van Hunt, and her older daughter, Nahla Aubrey, as credible third-party witnesses to the events. Berry asserts that Hunt was present during the incident and Nahla has intimate knowledge of their family dynamics and her parenting.

Martinez's legal team denies accusations of parental manipulation, stating Maceo is the primary victim and should be allowed to share his experiences. Meanwhile, Nahla, Berry's 18-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, has provided a declaration supporting her mother, stating she has never witnessed any physical abuse towards Maceo. Berry herself has declared she is a victim of domestic violence and is not a perpetrator.

The legal battle continues, with Martinez's filing reigniting the custody war. Berry maintains her innocence, emphasizing her history of supporting domestic violence victims and her commitment to not harming her child.