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Djimon Hounsou Alleges Ex Assaulted Him During Eviction
21 Jan
Summary
- Djimon Hounsou claims his ex-girlfriend struck him during an eviction.
- The ex-girlfriend was arrested on misdemeanor assault charges.
- Children were reportedly present during the alleged altercation.
Djimon Hounsou, the acclaimed actor, has reported that his ex-girlfriend, Riza Simpson, allegedly assaulted him on December 2, 2025. The incident reportedly occurred at their shared Atlanta townhouse after Hounsou requested Simpson vacate the premises.
Hounsou stated to police that Simpson struck him in the face with a closed fist. He also indicated that their two children were present in the home at the time, though they were upstairs and may not have witnessed the event directly.
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Simpson was arrested by Atlanta Police Department officers. She faces two misdemeanor charges: simple assault and obstruction, the latter for allegedly providing false information to the authorities.
Records show Simpson was booked at the Atlanta City Detention Center on a battery charge related to family violence, noted as a first offense. She was released on January 20, 2026, after posting a $500 bond, but was subsequently moved to the Fulton County Jail.
Her court date is scheduled for January 21, 2026. Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee, previously dated Kimora Lee Simmons, with whom he shares a 16-year-old son.
