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Halle Berry Loses Physical Custody Of Son To Ex Oliver Martinez

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Summary

Halle Berry temporarily loses physical custody of her 13-year-old son, Maceo, following a contentious court battle with her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez. After nearly two weeks of testimony, including a six-hour session from Maceo, the judge granted Martinez full physical custody while both parents retain legal custody. The ruling is temporary, with a follow-up court date set for November to determine permanent custody.

Berry's daughter, Nala, 18, submitted a heartfelt statement to the court, defending her mother's parenting and expressing concern over the public nature of the custody dispute. She described Berry as a loving and devoted parent and criticized Martinez for allegedly attempting to undermine their family. The case has attracted significant media attention, raising questions about the impact of public scrutiny on the family dynamics involved. The situation remains fluid as both parties prepare for the next court proceedings.

Show Notes

A judge ruled that Oscar winning actress Halle Berry will remain without primary custody of her 13-year-old son, Maceo. The judgement comes after a nearly two week hearing that included six hours of testimony by Maceo. The judge did, however dismiss Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order against Berry after he accused her of physically abusing their son in September. Berry’s daughter, 18-year-old Nahla Aubry defended her mother, accusing Martinez of being on "quest to destroy my mom" and said she is "heartbroken" to see Maceo "become the subject of a public dispute that he may not fully understand." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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