Aaron Phypers continues to deny assault allegations made by estranged wife Denise Richards -- this time, in a letter written to friends and family sent out via text.

The actress alleged Aaron Phypers of longstanding abuse including claims that he would 'violently choke" her and "slam (her) head into the bathroom towel rack."

Phypers made shocking allegations against the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum after she accused him of physical abuse.