It was claimed that she strangled her 13-year-old son: Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry reacted harshly to the accusations

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who was accused of violence against her 13-year-old son by her ex-husband, French actor Olivier Martinez, responded harshly in court to the allegations made against her. Arguing that the photo Martinez submitted to the court within the scope of the custody case does not confirm the accusations, Berry continues his legal struggle.

"THE PHOTO DOES NOT PROVE ABUSE"

Olivier Martinez claimed that Halle Berry jumped on their 13-year-old son Maceo and strangled him in an incident that took place on September 26, and upon this allegation, he obtained a temporary restraining order from the court. Martinez claimed that similar situations had occurred before, presenting the photograph taken by his son right after the incident as evidence.

In her defense to the court, Halle Berry stated that the image in question did not prove any abuse, injury or danger. Stating that the image only shows him standing calmly, a few meters away from the child, with his hands in his pocket, the actor noted that there was no redness, bruise or mark on the body.

CUSTODY STRUGGLE AND THE SITUATION OF THE CHILDREN

On the other hand, Olivier Martinez states that their son Maceo wants to tell the court what happened in his own words and make his voice heard, while Halle Berry is against the child giving a direct statement. Berry argued this would place the young child at the center of a contentious conflict between parents and could harm mental health and parental relationships. The couple, who divorced in 2016, continues their legal struggle for the future of their children, who have joint custody.