Aaron Phypers took the stand to defend himself against his estranged wife Denise Richards' allegations of abuse - claiming he never touched her and that she caused her own black eye, Us Weekly can report. On Wednesday, October 8, Phypers, 53, was questioned about Richards' claims that he was physically abusive throughout their six-year marriage. Phypers denied the accusations that he got physical with Richards, 54, in early 2022. His cousin, Dr. Kathleen McAllister, testified that she saw Phypers hit Richards at his wellness center.