Halle Berry Faces a Restraining Order After Being Accused of Trying to Suffocate Her 12-Year-Old Son

Actress Halle Berry is facing a new legal battle with her ex-husband, French actor Olivier Martinez, who is accusing her of physically assaulting their 12-year-old son and has requested sole custody of the child.

According to documents filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court and cited by TMZ, Martinez claims that the incident occurred on Sept. 26, when Berry allegedly grabbed the child by the neck and tried to choke him during an argument at the actress's home. The actor claims that his son later called him to ask him to come pick him up.

The actress must remain more than 100 yards away from her ex-husband

A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order against Berry, which requires the actress to stay 100 yards away from her ex-husband. However, Berry will still be able to see her son during court-ordered visitation: two days a week and every other weekend, at least until a hearing scheduled for Oct. 16.

Martinez has also requested sole legal and physical custody of the child and maintains that the September incident was not an isolated event. Her court documents include other allegations of alleged physical and verbal abuse by Berry.