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.

Denise Richards claims in a July 28 court filing that her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, has violated a temporary restraining order by allegedly stealing her electronic devices and disseminating information contained within them.

Denise Richards claims her estranged husband Aaron Phypers has “repeatedly” violated her temporary restraining order against him by illegally leaking nude photos of her to media outlets, as well as texts he allegedly stole from her laptop.