Watch live as testimony continues in the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation case
The trial for Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard has been adjourned until Monday after a third day of testimony in Virginia.
On Thursday, testimony from witness Gina Deuters, a friend of Depp’s, was dropped from the case file and dismissed after she admitted she had seen clips of the trial online. Instead, video evidence was provided by Dr. Played David Kipper, who was treating the actor for addiction.
Previously, recorded testimonies from Heard’s former assistant, Kate James, and the couple’s marriage counselor, Dr. Laurel Anderson, shown detailing their “mutual abuse”.
Depp claims a 2018 article on domestic violence against women, written by Heard, implied he was an abuser during their relationship. Although she didn’t give his name, lawyers claim her allegations made it difficult for the actor to land film roles.
He is seeking $50 million (£38.2 million) in damages during the trial in Fairfax County Circuit Court. Heard has filed a counterclaim against Depp for harassment.
Depp previously lost a defamation case in the UK against The Sun over the same article by Heard.
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Depp grins as court hears he’s obsessed with Elon Musk
The actor appeared to stifle a laugh during opening remarks in the case, when Ms Heard’s attorney, Elaine Bredehoft, told the 11-person civil jury that “Johny Depp is obsessed with Elon Musk.”
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Opening speech: Heard accuses Depp of sexual assault with a liquor bottle
Explosive new allegations have been made by Amber Heard about her ex-husband Johnny Depp during the opening arguments of his $50million defamation lawsuit.
Ms Heard’s attorney, Elaine Bredehoft, alleged that Mr Depp sexually assaulted Heard with a liquor bottle during a drunken blackout episode.
Mr Depp was visibly skeptical when Ms Bredehoft made the claims and shook his head with “no” after her comments.
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Opening speech: Depp team says Heard is a compulsive liar
The legal team representing Johnny Depp in the defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard has issued its opening statement, with Mr Depp’s lawyers portraying Ms Heard as a compulsive and chronic liar who backed the allegations she made against the actor as a Means of getting ahead used her own career.
They claimed she wanted to portray herself as a heroic abuse survivor.
Lawyers also noted Mr Depp’s drug and alcohol use but argued a substance abuse problem did not prove he ever hurt Ms Heard.
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ICYMI: Fans, stars and a barrage of questions as trial opens in Virginia
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were both present on the first day of the defamation case against them in Virginia, reports Clémence Michallon of Fairfax.
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The Viper Room: End of an Era
As Johnny Depp appeared in court in Virginia this week, The Viper Room, his former nightclub where Tom Petty played, the Pussycat Dolls were born and River Phoenix died, is soon to be demolished.
Kevin EG Perry takes a look at the notorious venue’s turbulent past.
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Depp and Heard: How we got here
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Former Amber Heard’s assistant Kate James testified in the defamation case against Johnny Depp and Heard in Virginia on Thursday (April 14) and was questioned about a text Depp allegedly sent to her in August 2016.
Clémence Michallon reports what was said about Heard.
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The penthouse life: Why the couple’s downtown LA home mattered this week
During day two of Amber Heard’s defamation trial, brought by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, much was said about the art deco building in which the couple lived.
Between 2013 and 2016, Depp owned five penthouses on the top floor of the historic Eastern Columbia Building on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles’ Theater District.
On Wednesday, Depp’s longtime friend and neighbor, Isaac Baruch, and the building’s general manager, Brandon Patterson, testified.
Therefore, the building is an important site for the case.
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“The whole thing is madness”
In the libel case brought against Amber Heard by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, a former neighbor of the couple became emotional during a lengthy testimony about his friendship with the couple.
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Franco? Musk? Who else will testify in court?
Ahead of the trial, Depp and Heard each released a list of witnesses their teams might want to call.
Clémence Michallon looks at some of those who could appear before the Virginia court.
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