Olivier Martinez Shows Visible Distress During Halle Berry Custody Hearing

The hearing, which spanned two days, centered on testimony regarding allegations of child abuse and school-related concerns. Martinez, 60, and his lawyer, Patrick Baghdaserians, stepped out of the courtroom briefly, leaving observers to speculate on the impact of the private testimony. While the judge has restricted public access to proceedings involving the minor, the atmosphere inside the courthouse remains highly charged.

Tuesday’s session included testimony from Jon Hay, a staff member at Maceo’s school who had previously raised concerns regarding the teenager’s behavior. This follows a grueling four-hour appearance by Maceo on Monday, where he provided testimony under court-ordered limits. The legal conflict stems from an alleged September 26 confrontation involving a virtual-reality headset, during which Martinez claims Berry physically abused their son. Berry has categorically denied these allegations, with her legal team characterizing them as meritless and misleading. As the court weighs competing accounts of the family's dynamics, the resolution of this dispute will determine whether the current temporary restraining order remains in place or if the former couple’s previous joint-custody arrangement is restored.