The opening remarks came on the first day of Johnny Depp’s multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, which began in Virginia on Monday morning (April 11) with the selection of jurors. Seven jurors and four alternates were selected to hear the case. She claims that a 2018 article by Heard in the Washington Post – in which she spoke about domestic violence against women – implied that Depp, her ex-husband, was the perpetrator. Although the 35-year-old did not name the actor, Depp’s lawyers say that Herd’s allegations made it difficult for the 58-year-old to get roles he had in the past. Depp is best known for starring in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Sweeney Todd and Charlie, and The Chocolate Factory. Heard has appeared in titles such as Aquaman and Drive Angry. He is seeking $ 50 million (£ 38.2 million) in damages during the Fairfax County District Court trial. Herd, meanwhile, has filed a counterclaim for defamation against Depp, whom she divorced in 2017, for harassment. Depp has previously lost a defamation case in the UK to the British newspaper The Sun over allegations in Herd’s 2018 article.
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ICYMI: Bredehoft claims that Depp wrote “terrible things” on lampshades, mirrors and benches, and lists extensive allegations of physical abuse and drug use. Marilyn Manson has been mentioned twice as someone with whom Depp was associated. In a particularly shocking moment, Bredehoft says that Depp penetrated Heard with a bottle of drink. Behind her, Depp seems to shake his head as if to say “no”. The graphic nature of the initial statement documenting many alleged cases of abuse is supposed to be supported by photographic and documentary evidence. Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 07:01 1649826840
Heard said in 2020 that she wanted to be alone
ICYMI: Appearing as a witness during Depp’s trial against Britain’s The Sun in 2020, Herd said she wanted to be “alone” and wanted her ex-husband to drop domestic abuse allegations to “save him” out of embarrassment “. “I did not want to do that, I did not want to reveal all this to what really happened to me,” Herd told the Royal Courts of Justice in London. “I did not want to talk about everything that happened in our marriage and happened in our relationship.” While Dep Press. two years ago. The judge ruled against Depp, who accused The Sun publisher of defaming him with a headline that included the words “woman hitter”. His lawyers later called the judge’s decision “distorted.” Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 06:14 1649822645
ICYMI: Heard is described by the plaintiff’s legal team as a compulsive liar who covers one lie with another and used the allegations against Depp to advance her own career and portray herself as a heroic and innocent survivor of abuse. Depp’s team admits that he uses drugs and alcohol, but that does not make him abusive. Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 05:04 1649819153
Why the trial in Virginia?
Although the couple both live in California, Depp’s defamation case against his ex-wife is in Virginia, where the trial will take place in Fairfax County District Court. The online versions of the Washington Post are published on servers located in Fairfax County, which is believed to be one of the reasons why Depp’s attorneys decide on the site. Another is because of the Virginia Slapp Act, which is not as widespread as it is in California. The provision allows an individual to claim protection from litigation when talking about issues that concern the public. Heard’s lawyers, who have filed a defamation lawsuit, are expected to use the law against Slapp during the trial. It comes four years after her Washington Post article: I spoke out against sexual violence – and faced the rage of our culture. That needs to change. Additional report from the Associated Press Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 04:05 1649815265
ICYMI: Johnny Depp will testify in defamation case. Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 03:01 1649811780
Franco and Musk to testify
ICYMI: James Franco and Elon Musk are among the well-known names who will testify during the Depp-Herd affair. WandaVision’s Paul Bethany, as well as representatives of Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros., will also appear in Fairfax County court, Deadline reported. The long overdue trial is set to begin later today with the selection of jurors. Graeme Massie13 April 2022 02:03 1649810105
Depp arrives in court
Johnny Depp greets fans as he arrives at Fairfax County Courthouse this morning (REUTERS) Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 01:35 1649808065
Actor Johnny Depp enters the courtroom at Fairfax County Circuit Court, April 12, 2022 (AP) Actress Amber Heard in the courtroom at Fairfax County Circuit Court, April 12, 2022 (AP) Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 01:01 1649806265
ICYMI: Depp’s lawyers say there was no evidence of physical abuse and police responding to a call sent by Herd will testify. Graeme Massie 13 April 2022 00:31 1649802665
ICYMI: The jury presents the opinion article written by Heard and published in the Washington Post in 2018. Three statements are highlighted in the article. – “I spoke out against sexual violence – and faced the rage of our culture. That must change. “ “Then, two years ago, I became a public figure representing domestic abuse and felt the full rage of our culture for women who speak openly.” “I have rarely had the privilege of seeing, in real time, how institutions protect men accused of abuse.” Herd did not use Depp’s name in the article. Graeme Massie 12 April 2022 23:31
