Aaron Phypers is claiming that Denise Richards manufactured allegations of abuse as a means to distract from an affair that he uncovered earlier this year. Less than two weeks after filing for divorce from the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum,

Actor and reality TV star Denise Richards has been granted a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, after she accused him of physical and verbal abuse. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Denise Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, denied her allegations of abuse as she is granted a temporary restraining order, Us Weekly can exclusively report