Denise Richards ' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, claims he has been the one abused in their relationship , RadarOnline.com can report, and he has the photos to prove it.

Phypers filed a response to Richards' original domestic violence restraining order , throwing the onus on her. Article continues below advertisement

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Richards, 54, originally filed a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Phypers back in July, telling a court the 52-year-old " repeatedly abused " her throughout their six-year marriage.

Earlier this week, Phypers fired back in court documents, responding: "There is no need for such orders, as I have not abused her and will not abuse her."

In contrast, he continued, "she has been calling me an

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