Djimon Hounsou's ex-girlfriend Riza Marie Simpson was arrested for allegedly assaulting the actor following a dispute over her living arrangement. Simpson was booked on Friday, January 16, into the Atlanta City Detention Center, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. The charge is listed as "battery - family violence," the first offense for Simpson, per the filing. The misdemeanor charge stems from an alleged incident that transpired in December 2025.