Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, was arrested Friday at a Los Angeles courthouse on allegations of spousal abuse following a court hearing.

A spokesperson for Phypers, 53, confirmed to Us Weekly he was arrested on Oct. 17 and later released on bail. The arrest occurred after both Phypers and Richards, 54, testified during a hearing regarding her request to extend a temporary restraining order against him, the publication reported.

He was released on a $200,000 bond, according to TMZ . An eyewitness told Us Weekly that Phypers was arrested outside the courtroom and that he and his lawyers were initially “confused” by the events.

In a statement, Phypers’ spokesperson said they believe the criminal complaint is “based upon some of the same false accusati

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