The Aporia · Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla, set to testify in emotional mom’s abuse case

In her ongoing domestic abuse case against Olivier Martineza, Halle Berry appeared in court with red and watery eyes after her son Maceo’s testimony. Her daughter Nahla, 18, is set to virtually testify about not witnessing any physical abuse by Berry towards Maceo. Both Berry and Martinez are expected to testify, along with other potential witnesses including Berry’s fiancé Van Hunt and school staff. The hearing continues Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., with the court remaining closed during sensitive testimony.

Written by AI on 2026-10-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Halle Berry, 60, arrived at Los Angeles County Superior Court on October 19 with her fiancé Van Hunt, for a custody hearing and restraining order case against her ex-husband Olivier Martinez, also 60. Martinez showed up with their son Maceo, 13. The legal battle includes claims that Berry physically abused Maceo, allegations she denies. Last week, a judge ruled Maceo would testify in court; he did so for nearly four hours before the hearing continued. Nahla, Berry's daughter from her relationship with Gabriel Aubry, was listed as a potential witness and has denied witnessing any abuse by her mother. The court also plans to hear testimony from Van Hunt and other witnesses connected to Maceo’s education and therapy.

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Berry, 60, appeared to have red and watery eyes as the courtroom reopened Monday afternoon following 13-year-old Maceo’s nearly four-hour testimony. asserted

courtroom → appear → testimony

Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case. asserted

Berry → testify → case

Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla, whom she shares with model Gabriel Aubry, 50, was also listed as a potential witness. asserted

she → share → witness

If Nahla testifies, it will take place virtually because she is currently attending school. asserted

she → testify → school

In a previous court declaration obtained by Page Six, Nahla wrote that she has never witnessed her mother “hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way.” asserted

mother → obtain → way

“I have never seen my mom place her hands around Maceo’s neck, put him in a chokehold, restrict his breathing, or engage in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her,” she added. asserted

she → see → her

Additional potential witnesses could include Berry’s fiancé, Van Hunt, staffers at Maceo’s school and other therapists and medical professionals. uncertain

witnesses → include → school

Berry’s attorney referenced the “minor’s propensity for dishonesty” as a reason to bring in certain witnesses. asserted

attorney → reference → witnesses

The courtroom will be closed during any testimony involving Maceo or “sensitive medical issues.” asserted

courtroom → close → Maceo

When Judge Shelley Kaufman asked if both parties’ declarations were agreed upon, Martinez’s legal team claimed Berry’s is “riddled with hearsay” and requested it not be entered as evidence. asserted

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Berry’s legal team argued the declarations were not hearsay, but explained why Martinez filed the “frivolous and baseless” domestic violence restraining order application and how his intent was to circumvent court orders. asserted

intent → argue → orders

Despite the earlier emotions, Berry left court smiling after Monday’s developments, while Martinez walked out without acknowledging his ex. asserted

Martinez → leave → ex

The hearing will resume at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. asserted

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Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

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Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

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Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla, set to testify in emotional mom’s abuse case

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