Actor Djimon Hounsou says he's been the sufferer of home violence.

The Atlanta Police Division arrested his ex, Riza Simpson, who shares two kids with him, on Jan. 16, the division confirmed to Leisure Weekly. She is charged with obstruction and easy assault – household violence, stemming from a Dec. 2 incident.

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The actor, who's recognized for his Oscar-nominated performances in Blood Diamond and In America, in addition to roles in Amistad and Gladiator, informed police that "his ex-girlfriend, Riza Simpson, was given a discover to vacate the premises since he doesn’t need her to be on the residence," in response to the police report. "Mr. Hounsou acknowledged that Ms. Simpson has been residing there for about three to 4 years now and share two youngsters collectively."

He described the alleged violent encounter.

"Mr. Hounsou acknowledged that after telling Ms. Simpson to go away, Ms. Simpson was upset and stood by the driving force facet door of his car contained in the storage to retrieve a set of keys for the home when he was attempting to go away the placement," the report continued. "Mr. Hounsou acknowledged that Ms. Simpson then begins to strike his face with a closed fist inflicting his left eye to be crimson and barely swollen. Mr. Hounsou acknowledged that he just lately obtained surgical procedure on his eyes prior from him being hit to his left eye. Mr. Hounsou left the home to return to the Zone 2 precinct to doc this incident."

The report listed the actor because the sufferer and famous that he had suffered "bruising and/or swelling."

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Hounsou informed police that his youngsters had been upstairs and "didn’t see the incident however probably heard it," in response to the report.

Police stated that Hounsou was instructed each on methods to acquire a short lived protecting order and the way the eviction course of works within the county.

The obstruction cost towards Simpson comes from her "offering false data and refusing to adjust to lawful instructions," per the report.

EW wasn't instantly in a position to acquire contact data for Simpson, however has reached out to reps for Hounsou.

Us Weekly experiences {that a} court docket date is scheduled for Jan. 21.

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