Denise Richards’ Ex Aaron Phypers Released On $200K Bond After Shocking La Courthouse Arrest

Drama Unfolds at LA Courthouse: Aaron Phypers Arrested and Released

Yo, LA fam, the drama just doesn’t stop in Tinseltown! Denise Richards’ ex-hubby Aaron Phypers, 53, found himself in handcuffs outside a Los Angeles courthouse on Friday, nabbed over charges of spousal abuse amid their ongoing divorce battle that’s got more twists than a Mulholland Drive thriller. But don’t blink - Phypers didn’t even spend a full night behind bars, posting a cool $200K bond and walking free from Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station later that evening, according to TMZ.

The scene was straight out of a Hollywood script. Both Phypers and Richards were at the courthouse for a hearing when LA County Sheriff’s deputies swooped in and took him into custody. Word on the street - or rather, from a lawyer speaking to TMZ - is that the arrest stemmed from an outstanding warrant possibly tied to abuse allegations from Richards herself. Meanwhile, Richards’ legal team told Us Weekly the arrest was straight-up for ‘spousal abuse.’

We’ve reached out to reps for both stars, but no word back yet. Guess they’re keeping it tighter than a Sunset Strip VIP list. An eyewitness spilled to TMZ that Phypers was escorted down an escalator right outside the court and didn’t return to the hallway, looking ‘confused’ as if he didn’t see this plot twist coming. Richards, on the other hand, kept her cool, chatting calmly with her team like the SoCal queen she is.

Courtroom Chaos: Restraining Orders and Shocking Claims

This wasn’t just any courthouse cameo - the estranged duo was there for a restraining order hearing, with Richards delivering her final testimony after a lunch break. Peep this: an eyewitness told Us Weekly that eight officers were posted outside the courtroom, like it was a blockbuster premiere on Hollywood Boulevard. The hearing - and Richards’ temporary restraining order - have now been extended to November 7, so buckle up for more drama.

Things have been messier than a Venice Beach boardwalk fight since July, when Phypers filed for divorce citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ with a separation date of July 4, 2025. Days later, Richards secured a temporary restraining order, dropping bombshell allegations that Phypers caused her three concussions. She even told People about an incident in a Chicago hotel in April 2025, claiming he squeezed her head so hard it felt like her skull was being crushed. Talk about Malibu-style meltdowns!

'I’ve been through a lot, but this marriage pushed me to my limits - I just want peace for me and my kids,' Richards reportedly confided to a close friend after the latest hearing.

Money Moves and OnlyFans Controversy

Now, let’s talk cash - ‘cause this split is getting pricier than a Rodeo Drive shopping spree. Court docs obtained by TMZ reveal Phypers is gunning for half of Richards’ OnlyFans earnings, claiming she rakes in $200K to $300K a month from her steamy uploads. His reasoning? He allegedly snapped the pics she posted, and now he’s in financial hot water, struggling to pay rent and bills without access to their joint accounts.

Phypers previously asked for $150K from Richards to cover rent and legal fees, which reportedly left her fuming hotter than a Santa Ana wind. During their marriage, he had access to shared funds, but claims he’s been cut off since the split. Meanwhile, Richards rocked up to the courthouse in a sleek black ensemble - short-sleeved top, trousers, and shades - serving major Real Housewives of Beverly Hills vibes with her blonde curls flowing.

Personal Allegations and Past Shadows

Richards isn’t holding back on the personal front either. Earlier this month, during a hearing to make her temporary restraining order permanent, she doubled down on abuse claims, alleging Phypers’ actions made her marriage to Charlie Sheen - yes, *that* Charlie Sheen - look like a walk down the Santa Monica Pier. She told People that Sheen ‘never hit below the belt,’ unlike her experience with Phypers.

Phypers, however, is firing back, denying all allegations and claiming Richards is spinning tales wilder than a Coachella fever dream. A source close to him told DailyMail.com that he’s confident he’ll come out on top in this domestic violence protection order battle. He’s also dropped a bombshell of his own, alleging Richards had a months-long affair with a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes, complete with explicit content exchanges, leading to an explosive argument over the July 4th weekend.

The couple, who started dating in 2017 and tied the knot in a dreamy Malibu ceremony in 2018, share a tangled history. Richards, also mom to daughters Sami, 21, Lola, 20, with Sheen, and adopted daughter Eloise, 14, is clearly ready to close this chapter. But with more court dates looming, this Hollywood divorce saga is far from over. Stay tuned, LA - we’ve got front-row seats to the messiest breakup on the West Coast!