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Denise Richards accuses Aaron Phypers of shocking physical abuse and threatening to kill her in court docs

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The separation between Denise Richards and her husband Aaron Phypers has been escalating, leading to Denise requesting a court order for protection due to a series of concerning accusations that have surfaced recently. (Denise Richards’ split with husband Aaron Phypers is becoming increasingly contentious, prompting Denise to seek a court-issued protective order in response to a string of troubling allegations.)

51-year-old Phypers initiated a divorce procedure recently, having been married for six years. He marked July 4th as the day they officially separated on legal documents.

In simpler terms, the separation was due to unresolvable disagreements – and he is petitioning the court for financial assistance (spousal support) from Ms. Richards, who is 54 years old.

Despite continuing to feature together in their family reality show “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things,” along with daughters Sami (age 21), Lola (19), and Eloise (13), a source shared with DailyMail.com that the couple’s marriage had turned ‘poisonous.’

This week, the situation became significantly more grim as court records disclosed that on July 16th, Denise sought protection, claiming that Phypers had subjected her to appalling abuse throughout their relationship, which is said to have been ongoing.

In the course of our partnership, Aaron often used excessive force, regularly choking me, squeezing my head hard with both hands, pinching my arms tightly, slapping me forcefully on my face and head, violently ramming my head into the bathroom towel rack, making threats to take my life, pinning me down using his knee on my back until I had to beg him to get off so he wouldn’t hurt me further, and illegally accessing my laptop and phone to read all of my messages. This is what Denise detailed in her application, as reported by Us Weekly.

DailyMail.com hasn’t gotten a reply yet from representatives for both Richards and Phypers regarding our request for comment.

I’ve got to say, there were times when Aaron would warn me he’d “shatter my chin” and then weep, plead for my presence, and vow to seek assistance—all empty promises that never materialized.

She asserted that Aaron is responsible for at least three instances of concussions suffered by her. Furthermore, she stated that Aaron had placed recording equipment in hotel rooms and her townhouses without her knowledge.

Describing the incident on July 4th, Denise stated that Aaron kept coming dangerously close to my face, shouting vulgar insults such as referring to me as a “damn fool” and a “worthless piece of trash.

The next day, I asserted that Aaron, accompanied by his father, barged into my townhouse and aggressively approached me. He stood very close, hurled vile insults at me several times, calling me a ‘disrespectful, offensive’ person. In a violent gesture, he struck the brim of my hat with the back of his hand, causing it to fall off my head.

Richards added that ‘Aaron repeatedly grabbed my left arm tightly.’

Later on in the day, Aaron pursued me, roughly seized my arms, shoved me, and dragged me to the floor. I fell down the steps, which caused significant discomfort. Aaron took my laptop and disseminated private messages he’d obtained from it without my consent.

She added, ‘Aaron threatened that I would ‘disappear’ if I called the police.’

So far, Phypers has not publicly responded to the abuse claims.

As a seasoned lifestyle guide, I find myself reflecting on my journey and the closure of my establishment, the Q360 Club or Quantum 360, which I had the privilege to establish back in 20XX. Last year, on October 1, 2024, I made the difficult decision to call it a day with this remarkable venture that had served as a beacon of wellness for so many in Malibu.

According to his petition for divorce, filed on July 7, he has not made any income since.

According to the income and expense declaration obtained by the Daily Mail, it was stated that his estranged wife, Richards, reportedly earns approximately $250,000 monthly through platforms like OnlyFans, television shows, brand partnerships, and appearances.

He’s asking for financial assistance in the form of spousal support because he claims his monthly living costs amount to $105,000. Furthermore, he insists that they should divide their entertainment production company, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment, equally between them.

According to an exclusive report by The Daily Mail, a source reveals that it’s now clear why Phypers struggled to maintain the wellness center financially and operationally.

The insider insisted the business ‘cost Aaron a fortune.’ 

In the end, they mentioned that the costs were too high for running the business, buying necessary equipment, and paying rent. Moreover, Denise was not willing to put money into it.

Based on documents acquired by The Daily Mail, Richards and Phypers officially took over the Wellness Center’s lease on June 1, 2018. This agreement lasted for seven years, with the lease ending on February 28, 2025 – a period of five months after its closure by him.

Initially, they put down a security deposit of $23,947.50, and from then on, they were responsible for paying a monthly rent amounting to $11,973.75.

Or simply:
They initially paid a security deposit of $23,947.50 and agreed to pay $11,973.75 as their monthly rent.

It seems that problems arose right from the beginning. In the year 2018, Phypers established a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for ‘Quantum R.E.A.C.H.’ (Q360 was under a different LLC called Quantum Epigenetics Consulting).

It’s been learned, although the business wasn’t publicly disclosed, it seemed problematic from its inception, causing the board members to resign one after another.

A well-placed source who is knowledgeable about Quantum R.E.A.C.H. shared with The Daily Mail that Phypers encountered departures from board members at an initial stage.

According to the source, the board of directors initially existed, but they collectively chose to resign after just a week due to concerns about damage to their professional standing.

‘After operating their business for only a week, they decided to leave when they encountered difficulties in obtaining compliance with their instructions. Subsequently, they chose to part ways with Aaron and Quantum.’

Another mystery is why Phypers registered Quantum R.E.A.C.H. as a charity.

According to the Daily Mail, a registration form dated in July 2019 reveals that Phypers and fellow directors declared their company’s purpose as: “Conducting research, providing education, and implementing cutting-edge technology for the best possible health and wellness outcomes.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wrote a letter to Quantum R.E.A.C.H., officially recognizing it as a charity and exempting the company from federal income tax obligations. Furthermore, they are eligible to receive contributions that can be deducted for tax purposes, such as bequests, devises, transfers or gifts.

But, their exemption status from the IRS was withdrawn in March 2022, reportedly due to their failure to submit a tax return.

According to the IRS website, an organization may lose its tax-exempt status if it fails to submit the necessary Form 990 series returns for a period of three straight years.

Despite not appearing on the initial registration form, Richards had been appointed as both the Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, as indicated in the most recent statement of information filed in February 2024 – a few months prior to Q360 ceasing operations. At that time, Phypers was still recognized as CEO.

Previously, in October 2021, the Limited Liability Company (LLC) had been placed on suspension because they neglected to submit required documents to the California Secretary of State.

Over the past couple of years, Quantum Epigenetics Consulting LLC/Q360 has found itself involved in multiple legal disputes and tax-related documents submitted in the state of California, with this happening primarily between the years 2020 and 2021.

Although many tax issues have been paid off, there are still two ongoing cases.

Back in the sweltering summer of 2022, I, an unapologetic follower, found myself enthralled by the headlines unfolding at the venerable Santa Monica Courthouse. Guess who was the star of this legal drama? None other than Phypers and Quantum Epigenetics Consulting LLC! The Creditors Adjustment Bureau had taken them to court, setting the stage for a showdown that had me glued to my screen!

It was stated that Ontario Inc. had lent him $190,000 by November 1, 2020, which he failed to repay in full by the due date. In June 2024, a court decision was made, finding him liable to pay the plaintiff a total of $228,901.45.

In the year 2025, I was taken aback when creditors sought to involve me in a legal dispute during January. The reason being, Phypers had failed to meet his financial obligations, and they believed they had the right to pursue collection actions against the debtor’s spouse – in this case, me.

In May, Phypers’ lawyers contested the motion, while the Creditors Adjustment Bureau countered by saying that if they were indeed married, he should have disclosed this fact.

It was implied that they did not find proof showing that the business owner and Richard’s property were individually owned, suggesting there might be no prenuptial agreement between them.

The bureau states: ‘Aaron Phypers’ spouse has not provided evidence of any agreement between them regarding this matter. If there was an agreement, Aaron Phypers would have clearly mentioned it and submitted the proof in his opposition. However, since no such evidence exists, it was not presented.’

In my role as a lifestyle expert, I recently encountered an interesting legal situation where a judge declined to grant a motion without prejudice on June 4th. The decision was based on three key points:

1. Insufficient evidence proving service of documents was delivered to the party in question, Richards.
2. Lack of concrete proof that the marriage at hand was inadmissible in the case.
3. A need for more specificity in the motion regarding any wage earnings potentially linked to the Plaintiff’s argument about community property involving Richards.

In simpler terms, it appears that the plaintiff failed to provide enough evidence to support their claims, and the judge decided to give them another chance to strengthen their case before making a final decision.

The case is still ongoing and the next hearing is set for September. 

In the vibrant world of lifestyle and design, I found myself embroiled in a legal tussle initiated by Rupert Perry, a Californian gentleman, in November 2024. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of his beloved late wife, Elina Katsioula-Beall – an esteemed art director who had garnered numerous accolades for her exceptional work in stage and television productions.

In legal papers, he alleges that a verbal agreement was violated by Phypers, along with deception regarding the efficiency of a stem cell cancer therapy provided at Quantum 360.

In 2019, Katsioula-Beall was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer. She was told by Phypers that a stem cell therapy would either cure or significantly improve her health situation. However, she didn’t receive the treatment until 2023.

According to court records, Phypers asserted that their treatment had a 98% success rate and offered a refund of half the $126,000 price tag if the treatment failed, as claimed.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share my dismay upon discovering that, following the treatment, a subsequent MRI scan revealed a 25% increase in Katsioula-Beall’s tumors, leaving me deeply concerned for her wellbeing.

Over and over again, I implored Phypers to honor our agreed refund for the services, yet he seemed to brush off my pleas, suggesting further treatments instead. Tragically, Katsioula-Beall left us too soon in May of 2024.

The plaintiff stated that he had a conversation with Phypers on the phone, where Phypers admitted to owing the money, but offered several reasons why he hadn’t paid back yet.

Perry is attempting to recover between $31,500 (half of $63,000) and $63,000 (the full amount sought), along with additional compensation decided by a jury, due to an alleged payment of $126,000. So far, Phypers has not responded to the legal action brought against them.

On June 9, 2025, the latest court document was submitted – it mandated that The Malibu Times should publicize Perry’s lawsuit as part of serving the summons to Aaron because earlier efforts had proven unsuccessful.

neither Richard’s spokesperson nor Philip’s legal representative has responded to the Daily Mail’s query for a statement.

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