Things took an even more surreal turn than usual in the court case playing out in Fairfax County, Virginia, where ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are suing each other for defamation.
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are currently on a break from their grueling trial and the actor has reportedly fled the US. During a week-long pause in the ongoing case in Virginia, Johnny has disappeared for a vacation in Europe. READ: Johnny Depp's daughter pays tribute to her mom amid Amber Heard court dramaAccording to The New York Post, Johnny doesn't appear to be too concerned about what is going on in court as he's resting.WATCH: Johnny Depp 'the closest I've ever been to a breakdown' A source told the publication: "Johnny is in Europe taking some time out to rest for a few days, hang out with old friends, playing music, and is taking long walks in the countryside."The Edward Scissorhands actor has sued Amber, 36, for $50 million in defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece she wrote in which she called herself "a public figure representing domestic abuse."READ: What Johnny Depp's lawyer REALLY said as he celebrated Amber Heard's Kate Moss commentMORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialIn response, the actress has filed her own $100million (£79m) counterclaim. Johnny has reportedly fled to Europe during his break The case has been explosive and has become a media circus since it began and is likely to continue to be so.
Things took an even more surreal turn than usual in the court case playing out in Fairfax County, Virginia, where ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are suing each other for defamation.
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 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.
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.
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.
Another bizarre moment. Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial against Amber Heard took an unexpected turn when a woman claimed the actor fathered her child.
Johnny Depp is currently in the midst of a defamation trial against his ex wife Amber Heard and some celebrities have been speaking out.
Speaking out. Ellen Barkin testified about her relationship with Johnny Depp during his defamation trial with Amber Heard.
Gayle King and her colleagues will be following Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard until its conclusion. However, the veteran newswoman says there's no positive light to the entire spectacle.King and her CBS Mornings co-stars Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil walked the carpet at The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Most Powerful People in New York Media event on Tuesday, and they spoke with ET about the court case that has been dominating the spotlight in recent months.«It's all very sad to me,» King said of the ongoing case, which has been broadcast on TV since the trial began in April. I don't know how anybody wins in that case.
Amber Heard’s testimony resumed on Monday in Johnny Depp’s $50 million defamation trial against her, as the actress made further details of her ex-husband’s alleged abuse during their marriage.
Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at an art gallery in the UK on Friday.MORE: Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's 'intensely passionate' 15-month marriageThe actor - who is currently on a week break to Europe amid his ongoing case against Amber Hard - was pictured at King & McGaw, an art publisher and online retailer based in the Sussex seaside town of Newhaven.WATCH: Johnny Depp ‘the closest I’ve ever been’ to breakdown after severing fingerThe picture was shared on social media and later deleted, but not before fans caught it. Johnny was wearing his iconic glasses and big chunky rings in the snap, as he stood and rested his hands on the shoulders of the man taking the selfie.Johnny and Amber are currently on a break from their grueling trial, and during the week-long break in the ongoing case in Virginia, Johnny has disappeared for a vacation.STORY: Who is the father of Amber Heard's baby?RELATED: Why Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose shunned Amber Heard weddingJohnny spent time in Europe with friends relaxing in the countryside before he visited the UK.