Aaron Phypers' cousin is backing Denise Richards in her divorce battle, claiming she saw the actress' now ex-husband abuse her, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Kathleen McAllister made the shocking allegations on Monday, October 6, during a court hearing regarding Richards' request to make her temporary restraining order against Phypers permanent. Article continues below advertisement

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"I saw Aaron hit Denise, and immediately she had a really bad black eye," McAllister claimed during her testimony. "I'm literally in shock now to this day about it."

Earlier this year, Richards had shared a photo of herself with a black eye, accusing Phypers of being the culprit.

During her testimony, McAllister, who worked at Phypers' medical office in M

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