India, Oct. 9 -- Hollywood actor Halle Berry's 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, has come out in defence of the actor amid allegations by her ex-husband, French actor Olivier Martinez, that Berry had physically abused their 13-year-old son, Maceo. In a declaration filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last week, Nahla said she had never witnessed her mother act violently towards her half-brother. Nahla, whom Berry shares with her former partner, Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, stated that she has lived with Maceo for most of his life and has never witnessed her mother physically abuse him. "I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way," she wrote. Nahla also described Berry as a "loving and devoted parent" who can be "strict when necessary" and expects her children to follow rules and be respectful. Reflecting on her own relationship with Berry, Nahla added, "I never doubted my mom's love for me. She consistently provided me with stability, support, guidance, and unconditional love." Nahla's statement comes days after Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo during a September 26 incident. He also claimed there had been "other instances of abuse" and filed for sole custody of their son.HTC...