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' ex Aaron Phypers fired back at her claims he stole her laptop and leaked nude photos of her while accusing her of cheating, Us Weekly can report