Charlie Sheen denies abuse charges by ex-wife

Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen. File picture / Reuters

Actor Charlie Sheen has denied charges from his estranged wife, actress Denise Richards, that he had been abusive toward her and their daughters and had threatened to kill her.

Sheen has been ordered to keep at least 90m away from Richards and their two children. He says the allegations are a "reaction to a failed marriage".