Aaron Phyper’s Cousin Witnesses Him ‘Choke’ and Slam Denise Richards Against a Wall
Cousin Claims Alleged Abuse by Aaron Phyper Against Estranged Wife
Kathleen McAllister, a relative and former colleague of Aaron Phyper at his holistic healing center, testified that she witnessed Phyper assault his estranged wife, Denise Richards. She recounted an incident in Malibu where Phyper allegedly pinned Richards against a wall and choked her, causing her head to hit the wall and resulting in a concussion. McAllister expressed concern that Richards might have died from the attack.
McAllister also described a separate altercation in early 2022, where she claimed Phyper hit Richards, leaving her with a black eye. She stated that tensions escalated partly due to accusations that Richards had installed listening devices in Phyper’s office and noted that alcohol was involved, contributing to chaotic scenes of yelling and fighting.
The witness recalled seeing Phyper place his hand on Richards with his palm during one incident. She also said he threatened both her and Richards, claiming that he warned he would kill them if they disclosed his abuse. McAllister described Phyper as an alcoholic whose intoxication fueled his aggression.
In her testimony, McAllister expressed her own fear of Phyper, recounting his threats of violence and violence escalation over the years. She reflected on how Phyper would rage and threaten to kill if anyone spoke out about his actions.
Phyper’s representatives have denied all abuse allegations, asserting Richards was the aggressive party. In court documents, Phyper previously claimed he had not abused Richards and accused her of the same.
Richards had been granted a temporary restraining order against Phyper in July after he filed for divorce. Richards alleged that throughout their marriage, Phyper engaged in frequent abuse. The upcoming court proceedings are expected to address these allegations further.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or by texting START to 88788.