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Halle Berry's Custody Battle Intensifies
Halle Berry's 13-year-old son will testify in custody case after ex Olivier Martinez accused her of choking him.
In brief
Halle Berry's 13-year-old son will testify in custody case after ex Olivier Martinez accused her of choking him. Halle Berry's 13-year-old son Maceo will testify in court about alleged choking incident with mother after ex Olivier Martinez filed domestic violence restraining order. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez
Halle Berry and ex-husband Olivier Martinez's son Maceo will be allowed to testify in the ongoing case over a restraining order.
Judge's Ruling
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman permitted the minor child to testify in the restraining order case.
Alleged Abuse
Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo by jumping on him and choking him in a September 26 incident.
Berry's Denial
Berry denied all allegations of physical abuse against her son in court filings.
Child Testimony Rules
The judge ordered that the minor child shall not be coached and testimony limited to restraining order requests.
Berry's Concerns
Berry claimed the court should decline to permit Maceo's testimony due to risk of further harm to his emotional well-being.
Martinez's Position
Martinez stated Maceo wants to testify to provide his side of the story about the alleged choking incident.
Legal Strategy
Martinez's lawyer Patrick Baghdaserians said Maceo should have opportunity to speak about what happened at Berry's home on September 26.
Child's Safety
Martinez's lawyer warned that preventing Maceo from testifying could dissuade him from reporting future problems or potential abuse.
Berry's Counter
Berry argued that Maceo has a personal interest in minimizing his own conduct and shifting responsibility to others.
Video Evidence
Berry cited video evidence contradicting Martinez's account of what happened on September 26.
Court Order
The judge ordered that all previous restraining order orders remain in effect including custody discussions with the minor child.
Child's Age
Maceo is 13 years old and the minor child in the custody case.
Custody History
Berry and Martinez married in 2013 and split in 2016 after their divorce.
Testimony Concerns
Maceo fears no one will believe him over his mother regarding the alleged choking incident.
Next Steps
The court will determine whether Maceo's testimony is in his best interest and whether it will cause further harm.
What to remember
Halle Berry's 13-year-old son Maceo will testify in court about alleged choking incident with mother after ex Olivier Martinez filed domestic violence restraining order.
