Johnny Depp Repeatedly Hit Amber Heard in the Face, Her Sister Testifies

Amber Heard's sister Whitney Heard Henriquez shared a message of support after the actress lost the defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp. Depp sued Heard for defamation after the actress wrote an op-ed in 2018 where she referred to herself as a survivor of domestic abuse. Although she didn't mention Depp by name, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor claimed the article affected his career.

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Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe mixed verdict in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation case seems, at the very least, reflective of the complex tumult that seemed to define the actors’ relationship, the details of which unfolded over six seemingly endless weeks in an unassuming Virginia courthouse.

Johnny Depp was noticeably absent from the Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom on Wednesday as the verdict was read in his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Prior to the verdict, a source close to Depp told ET, “Due to previously scheduled work commitments made before the trial, Mr.

trial has finally come to a close.The verdict came in on Wednesday afternoon in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom.The jury concluded that Heard, 36, must pay Depp, 58, $15 million in damages. They also found that he did defame Heard in her second claim and he must give her $2 million.In a lengthy statement to The Post, Depp said via a spokesperson: “Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed.”“All in the blink of an eye,” he continued.

Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, has reached a verdict. After deliberating for around 14 hours across three days, the jury decided in unanimous fashion that Depp was defamed by Heard and that she «acted with actual malice,» bringing the six-week long case to an end.Just minutes before the verdict was set to be read, Judge Penney Azcarate sent the jury back to fill out the damages section, adding even more suspense on Wednesday in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia.

The jury in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial announced today that it has reached a verdict in the high-profile, $50 million defamation lawsuit filed by Depp against his ex-wife. Heard has also filed a countersuit.

Lily-Rose Depp looked sensational as she rang in her 23rd birthday days after closing arguments were heard in the $100million libel lawsuit her father Johnny Depp launched against his ex-wife Amber Heard.The case began on April 11, 2022, in Fairfax, Virginia, and stemmed from an op-ed Amber wrote for the Washington Post in 2018, where she discussed being a victim of domestic abuse. Despite not being named in the article, Depp has claimed her allegations in the piece made it hard for him to land movie roles and is seeking $50m (£40m) in compensation.

Penney Azcarate, Chief Justice of the 19th Circuit in Virginia, began the morning by instructing the jury on how to weigh the evidence against the charges.

Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial is coming to a dramatic close. We've already seen the likes of Kate Moss take the stand, but will Johnny's two kids, Lily-Rose and Jack, make an appearance to witness the outcome?MORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialWith the stars making their closing statements on Friday, the jury will then be asked to consider their ruling. It will be interesting to see whether Johnny's two children will fly to Fairfax, Virginia to support their dad in the final stages.WATCH: Kate Moss testifies at Johnny Depp's trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean actor reportedly said that he is going through the lengthy ordeal with his ex-wife Amber for the sake of his children.MORE: Why Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose shunned Amber Heard wedding - real reasonREAD: Johnny Depp's son Jack is his double in rare photoHe said: "Since I knew there was no truth to it whatsoever, I felt it was my responsibility to stand up for myself, not only in that instance but to stand up for my children, who at the time were 14 and 16."Johnny added: "I wanted to clear my children of this horrid thing they were having to read about their father, which was untrue." Lily-Rose Depp has kept quiet throughout the caseBoth Depp children have so far remained extremely private about their dad's messy trial.

Kate Moss seemed to have put her testimony in Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard behind her as she attended the press night for ABBA’s ground-breaking Voyage concert on Thursday.The 48 year old looked effortlessly stunning as she was pictured arriving at the long-awaited show at the Abba Arena, which has been built in East London especially for the hologram event. Kate was seen making a stylish appearance at the ABBA concert wearing a black fur-trimmed jacket, a silver sequinned top underneath and a pair of black flared trousers.The fashion icon accessorised her ensemble with gold peep toe heeled sandals, a black slouchy handbag and a pair of embellished circular drop earrings and wore her blonde hair loosely with minimal make-up.

Johnny Depp returned to the witness stand on Wednesday in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia and refuted testimony offered by Amber Heard in the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife.Depp vehemently denied the domestic violence accusations leveled against him after the actress took the stand earlier this month and claimed the star flew into a violent rage — allegedly fueled by alcohol and drugs — on many occasions. Depp was adamant that he told the truth during the entire trial, which is in its sixth and final week.«I have never in my life committed sexual battery, physical abuse.

ongoing defamation trial against Amber Heard. According to the motion, TMZ is seeking to prevent Morgan Tremaine, who worked as a field assignment manager, from testifying, Variety reported. “TMZ promised this source that it would maintain their confidentiality and would not disclose their name or other information about them,” read the statement from the outlet’s lawyers.

Kate Moss has insisted her ex boyfriend Johnny Depp "never pushed her" as she testified in his trial against Amber Heard on Wednesday. Model Kate, 48, appeared via video link to the Fairfax County District Court in Virginia on Wednesday, where she said the Edward Scissorhands star never "pushed, kicked or threw her down any stairs". Johnny's former flame, whom he dated from 1994 to 1997, was quizzed about an alleged incident that came up in the $50million libel lawsuit trial the Hollywood star launched against Amber.

Kate Moss is taking the stand, virtually. The Johnny Depp V. Amber Heard defamation has captivated the world, and it was revealed Monday by multiple outlets that Moss is expected to testify by video on Wednesday in support of her ex-boyfriend.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe president of DC Films testified Tuesday that the studio considered replacing Amber Heard for “Aquaman 2” out of concern that she lacked chemistry with star Jason Momoa.Heard was ultimately cast in the sequel, but her lawyers have argued that she nearly lost the job and could not renegotiate for more money due to the backlash over her domestic abuse allegations against Johnny Depp. Heard is seeking $100 million in a defamation counterclaim against Depp.Walter Hamada, the head of Warner Bros.’ DC unit, was the first witness called by Depp’s side as they begin their rebuttal of Heard’s counterclaim in court in Fairfax, Va.