Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, at the door of a trial that promises great media impact. Photo EFE
Filed morbidity. It starts this Monday (April 11). the trial for defamation of Johnny Depp (58) against his ex-wife Amber Heard (35). He claimed compensation of $ 50 million. And all indications are that within six weeks -we insist- media curiosity is sure.
In these early hours, and before appearing before Virginia judge, Penney Azcarate, a jury will be completed. In judicial terms, Depp arrived after defeat in the United Kingdom -in November 2020-, in a “wife beater” defamation action against the tabloid The day by Rupert Murdoch. For his part, Heard looks forward to progress a $ 100 million counterclaim …
If the name Depp is not enough to attract media attention, it is enough to examine some of the witnesses involved to imagine the fatness of the networks … In person, or by zoom, the actor will declare James Francothe actress Ellen Barkin and even the founder of Tesla, the-richest-man-in-the-world Elon Musk.
Fans began arriving at the Fairfax County (Virginia) court. In this case, to support Depp. Photo by AP
The witnesses
Why Musk? Johnny Depp confirmed that the billionaire and Heard were just a month after he married the actirz. Musk vehemently denied it, and said he started seeing it when he was single again.
More witnesses: Paul Bettany (The Da Vinci Code) will speak in favor of Depp, and they make sure that during the trial the interstellar messages pirates of the Caribbean included Jason Momoa and James Wan -actor and director, respectively, of Aquaman, in which Amber plays. Mobile conversations Depp made with the filmmaker will also be considered Zack Snyderhead of the box office The Justice League Y 300.
At trial, in addition, what Depp said privately with the rocker will be made public Jack White (ex-The White Stripes) and with the famous British writer JK Rowlingauthor of the legend of Harry Potter and at the same time screenwriter of amazing animals; Depp participated in the first two, until he was eliminated … due to various legal turmoil.
“Love and pain”, Heard feels
Over the weekend, Amber Heard spoke about the trial that will begin in Fairfax County. The actress recalled that her ex-partner sued her for an opinion piece she wrote in the Washington Post, wherein “I told my experience with domestic violence and abuse.”
The actress noticed that although he did not name Johnny Depp in his text, “this is the price you pay for fighting powerful men”, He said. Finally, she recognizes the “love” she felt for her ex and the “pain” that caused her to “relive in front of public opinion” the worst moments of their lives together.
Actress Amber Heard also has supporters outside the courthouse. Photo by AFP
But, it is known, even in judicial matters, the show is supposed to continue, so fans began to come to court with two main purposes: ideally, to witness the trial. And if not, follow him from around.
Such was the case of Jacintya Gillespie, 52, who said she traveled from Brisbane, Australia. And he plans to stay a month for trial! “I asked permission from my job to come alongside Johnny, mainly after the UK charade, because I was really upset about that outcome,” he said, referring to Depp v. The day.
“I think Johnny Depp is a pure soul, and I think he’s always telling the truth. That’s why I’m here to support him because I don’t think someone’s reputation should be damaged based on lies, which in I think that’s what Amber Heard did, ”Gillespie added.
Tiffany’s fandom isn’t that far off, she’s from California. And it was holding a sign that read “Justice for Johnny!” Other fans were holding small pirate flags, complete with skulls and crossbones. Don’t forget, in Depp’s case, how much he increased his worldwide fame his role as Jack Sparrow in pirates of the Caribbean.
The original case
Depp sued Heard in March 2019, after accusing him of “abuse and violence.” Photo by Reuters
The intense legal battle between Depp and Heard -who separated in 2016 amid restraining orders-, began when the actor sued his ex -wife in March 2019, for an opinion article he published in Washington Post by the end of 2018.
Although he was not directly named, it was there that he linked Depp to “stages of violence and abuse.” To support his claim, Depp said this press note it cost him many lucrative roles and “ruined” his career. And he made sure Heard’s accusations against him were “part of a detailed scam to generate publicity positive for Ms. Heard and advance his career.
Of course, it will continue …
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Source: Clarin