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Halle Berry’s ex granted primary custody of son Maceo after accusing actress of choking their 12-year-old

Daily Mail and New York Post describe the same event in different terms.

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As of October 2, 2026 at 12:41 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Berry lost 50/50 custody in lieu of daytime visits and must stay 100 yards away from ex Olivier Martinez.
The headline split New York Post frames it as "Halle Berry’s ex granted primary custody of son Maceo after accusing actress of choking t...". Daily Mail frames it as "Halle Berry's ex granted custody of son and restraining order after accusing actress of '...".
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Right / center-rightHalle Berry’s ex granted primary custody of son Maceo after accusing actress of choking their 12-year-old

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New York PostNews report · Oct 1, 11:56 PM

Halle Berry’s ex granted primary custody of son Maceo after accusing actress of choking their 12-year-old

Berry lost 50/50 custody in lieu of daytime visits and must stay 100 yards away from ex Olivier Martinez.

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Daily MailNews report · Oct 2, 12:41 AM

Halle Berry's ex granted custody of son and restraining order after accusing actress of 'choking' their 12-year-old as she responds to allegations

Martinez alleged Berry 'physically abused our son by jumping on him and choking him' during a September 26, 2026 incident.

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Oct 1, 11:56 PM: New York Post joined the source map.

Oct 2, 12:41 AM: Daily Mail joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.