Halle Berry accused of choking 12-year-old son as ex pleads for sole custody in restraining order filing

The filing seeks sole physical custody of the children and cites alleged abuse as the basis for protection. Coverage appears across a range of media, from South Korea’s 조선일보 and India’s Hindustan Times to U.S. outlets Yahoo, People.com, Thought Catalog, and Page Six. The Korean newspaper highlighted the abuse allegation and custody request, while Hindustan Times detailed the identities of the children, naming son Maceo‑Robert and daughter Nahla. Page Six published excerpts of private texts in which the son reportedly asked his father to “please come,” and People.com reiterated Martinez’s demand for sole custody.

The dispute involves Berry and Martinez’s two children, a 12‑year‑old son and a younger daughter. The current allegations place the family’s private matters in the public eye, intensifying scrutiny of celebrity parenting and legal battles. The claim of physical abuse adds a criminal dimension to the custody fight, potentially influencing judicial assessment of parental fitness. Future reporting will likely track court filings, any response from Berry’s legal team, and possible law‑enforcement involvement.

Observers will watch for a hearing date on the restraining order request and any subsequent motions for custody modification. Additional statements from the children’s representatives or from the court could further shape public understanding of the case.