After the former "Real Housewives" star petitioned the court earlier this week, claiming that Phypers had stolen her computer and "disseminated private information, including nude photographs" to "various news organizations," Judge Nicole Bershon demanded he return the device within 48 hours.

Aaron Phypers is denying Denise Richards’ allegations of abuse. He refuted the claims Thursday, shortly after the actress, 54, was granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against him. Phypers, 52, told US Weekly that the allegations of physical abuse against Richards are “not true.”

Denise Richards' ex Aaron Phypers fired back at her claims he stole her laptop and leaked nude photos of her while accusing her of cheating, Us Weekly can report