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Judge allows Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s son to testify
A Los Angeles judge has allowed Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s 13-year-old son, Maceo, to testify in their restraining order dispute.
Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo during an incident on September 26, and Berry denies the allegation.
The judge limited Maceo’s testimony to the restraining order request and warned that he must not be coached.
Martinez says Maceo wants to tell the court what happened, while Berry argued that testifying could harm her son and his relationships with both parents.
Berry has also said that video and adult witnesses contradict Martinez’s account; the disputed allegations have not been established as fact.
The case concerns a temporary restraining order and arrangements for Berry’s time with Maceo, which were restricted by an earlier court order.
The judge reminded both parents not to discuss custody or court filings with their son, and the hearing is scheduled for October 16.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s 13-year-old son, Maceo, may testify in their restraining order dispute.
Judge Shelley Kaufman limited his testimony to the request for a restraining order and said he must not be coached.
Martinez has accused Berry of physically abusing their son during an alleged September 26 incident, while Berry denies the allegations.
Berry opposed Maceo testifying, saying it could harm his well-being and relationships with his parents.
Martinez has said Maceo wants to tell the court his account of the incident.
- Who
- Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s 13-year-old son, Maceo, is permitted to testify in his parents’ case.
- What
- A judge allowed him to testify in a dispute over a restraining order. His testimony is limited to that request.
- When
- The ruling was made on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Why
- Martinez said Maceo wanted to tell the court what he experienced. The judge’s reason for allowing the testimony was not stated.
Halle Berry
Olivier Martinez
Maceo’s testimony
Halle Berry
Berry opposed allowing Maceo to testify, arguing it could harm his emotional well-being and relationships with his parents.
Olivier Martinez
Martinez said Maceo wanted the opportunity to tell the court what he experienced.
The September 26 incident
Halle Berry
Berry denied abusing Maceo and said the incident involved her enforcing boundaries; she also cited video and adult witnesses that she said contradicted Martinez’s account.
Olivier Martinez
Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo during the incident, including choking him.
Martinez and Berry’s accounts differ over an incident involving Maceo.
Martinez sought a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Berry, according to USA Today.
Martinez filed a response saying Maceo wanted to speak to the court, according to the Daily Mail.
Judge Shelley Kaufman allowed Maceo to testify, limiting his testimony to the restraining order request and warning that he must not be coached.
- Son
- Maceo, 13
- Judge
- Shelley Kaufman
- Court
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Testimony scope
- Request for a restraining order
- Alleged incident
- September 26, 2026
- Martinez’s age
- 60
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What people are saying
The minor child is permitted to testify
Testimony by the minor child shall be limited to the request for the issuance of a restraining order
He should have the opportunity to have his voice heard regarding what he experienced that night.
the Court should decline to permit Maceo's testimony, or at the very least, evaluate the probative value of Maceo's testimony.