Savannah Guthrie made a startling admission in the middle of interviewing Johnny Depp's attorneys on the show -- her husband, Michael Feldman, worked as a consultant for the actor's legal team in his defamation trial.The 50-year-old co-anchor was setting up the interview during Wednesday's show and recapping the trial that saw Depp score a victory against Amber Heard in his defamation trial against her. As she introduced Depp's attorneys, Camille Vasquez and Benjamin Chew, Guthrie then offered «a quick disclosure.»«My husband has done consulting work for the Depp legal team, but not in connection with this interview,» she told viewers at home before beginning the interview portion of the segment.Feldman, who tied the knot with Guthrie in 2014, has deep ties in the Washington, D.C.
Rachel Riley says she 'wouldn't wish Johnny Depp on worst enemy' amid his ongoing trial
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Rachel Riley has hit out at Johnny Depp as his court battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard continues.The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 58, is suing actress Amber, 36, and is claiming $50 million in damages for libel after an article she wrote in the Washington Post which his lawyers say falsely implies he was responsible for domestic abuse. She didn't name the alleged perpetrator, however Johnny, who has denied any abuse, says the article damaged his career and prevented him from getting roles.
Johnny stringently denies all claims of domestic abuse from Heard, who is counter-suing her former partner for $100million. Countdown presenter Rachel, 36, has now waded into the issue, claiming about Johnny in a Twitter outburst that: "I wouldn’t wish this guy on my worst enemy." She made the comment whilst sharing a link to a Twitter thread detailing Johnny's alleged "problematic history." She followed it up by sharing a tweet regarding the "myth of mutual abuse." During the trial, being heard in the US state of Virginia, Amber has claimed that Johnny - who was repeatedly abusive - "tried to kill her" and that she was left "scared" of him during their marriage which lasted less than two years.
A clinical and forensic psychologist has also testified that Amber "has PTSD from sexual violence" perpetrated by Johnny. Johnny has denied hitting Amber and has claimed he went from "Cinderella to Quasimodo" when he faced abuse allegations.
He told the jury that he has faced "six years of trying times" since Amber first claimed her former husband inflicted abuse on her. "Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms Heard in any way" he said.
Adding: "I pride myself on honesty. I pride myself on truth.Truth is the only thing I am
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Jurors ‘Dozed Off’ During Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial, Says Stenographer: ‘Their Heads’ Dropped
Zack Sharf Judy Bellinger, the court stenographer during the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, said in an interview with Law & Crime Network that she witnessed several jury members dozing off to sleep during the course of the trial, which started April 11 and ended June 1. Law & Crime Network earned millions of views online from live-streaming the trial. Bellinger said she saw jury members in both the front and back rows falling asleep.“It was tough,” Bellinger said.
Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: What We Lose When We Turn Real Life Into Entertainment
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 confirmed for Yorkshire return at Jeff Beck gig
stunned fans at Sheffield City Hall when he took to the stage with Jeff Beck on Sunday. Johnny Depp is currently involved in a much-publicised legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp wins defamation trial against Amber Heard after bitter six-week court case
Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp Spotted Hanging With Ex Kate Moss After Her Surprise Amber Heard Trial Appearance!
Johnny Depp reconnected with his supermodel ex-girlfriend on Tuesday with a backstage get-together at a concert in London where he made a cameo performance!
Johnny Depp performs at London's Royal Albert Hall before Amber Heard trial verdict
Johnny Depp surprised British fans as he took to the stage in London on Monday night, a day after performing in Sheffield alongside his longtime friend and music collaborator Jeff Beck. Having spent the past six weeks in a Fairfax County, Virginia courthouse, Johnny, 58, opted for a change of scenery as he was pictured rocking out on stage at the Royal Albert Hall with Beck, for the second night in a row. The star was seen letting loose just days after closing arguments were heard in the $100million libel lawsuit he launched against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp plays live with Jeff Beck for the second time
Johnny Depp has appeared onstage with Jeff Beck for the second time, as the guitarist continues his European tour datesDepp made headlines on Sunday (May 29) when he was a surprise guest at Beck’s show in Sheffield. The pair performed covers of John Lennon, Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix.Last night (May 30) Depp returned to the stage during Beck’s show at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Jurors Asked in Closing Arguments to Decide: Who Is the ‘Real’ Johnny Depp?
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAfter six weeks of trial, attorneys for Amber Heard and Johnny Depp made their closing arguments to a Virginia jury on Friday, with each side making the case that their client was defamed in the wake of the couple’s divorce.Each side argued that the jurors had gotten to see the “real” Johnny Depp — though they differed wildly about who that is. Depp’s attorney, Benjamin Chew, presented him as a “decent, well-liked man” whose life had been destroyed “by a vicious lie” that he had abused Heard.Heard’s lawyer, Ben Rottenborn, countered with audio and video recordings and text messages in which Depp poured out rage against Heard, including one text in which he said he hoped that “that cunt’s rotting corpse is decomposing in the fucking trunk of a Honda Civic.” “These words are a window into the heart and mind of America’s favorite pirate,” Rottenborn said.
Johnny Depp’s “Victim Blaming” $50M Defamation Trial Against Amber Herd Is All About The First Amendment, Defense Says In Closing Argument
“This whole case is about blaming Amber Heard for things she didn’t do,” the Aquaman star’s lawyer told a Virginia courtroom today in closing arguments in the $50 million defamation trial from Johnny Depp against his former wife.
Amber Heard’s reduced role in ‘Aquaman 2’ unrelated to Johnny Depp: DC boss
was drastically cut back after her ex-husband Johnny Depp launched a smear campaign against her by saying she lied about abuse allegations.But in a new blow for the actress, the high-powered head of DC Films testified Tuesday that the star’s role in the big-budget flick was in no way impacted by innuendo surrounding her tumultuous marriage to Depp. Walter Hamada made the claim via video link at the former couple’s blockbuster defamation trial in Virginia.
Countdown's Rachel Riley blasts Johnny Depp online amid defamation trial with Amber Heard
Countdown star Rachel Riley has blasted Johnny Depp this week with a bunch of explosive comments online.
Who Is Camille Vasquez? 5 Things to Know About Johnny Depp’s Lawyer Amid Amber Heard Defamation Trial
A tough cross. Amid Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s ongoing defamation lawsuit, one of the Pirates of the Caribbean star’s attorneys has made headlines for her no-nonsense line of questioning.
Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial interrupted as spectator breaks into uncontrollable laughter
The high-profile defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was interrupted on Wednesday as a spectator broke into uncontrollable laughter inside the courtroom. The man was caught on camera giggling with his head in his hands as he sat in the gallery in the courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, watching the day’s testimony. Several other spectators were spotted looking around at the man and also smirking at his reaction.