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Jul282020 by adminNo Comments

Amber Heard is a ‘compulsive liar’ and ‘unreliable’, Johnny Depp libel trial told

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Amber Heard is a "compulsive liar" and a "wholly unreliable witness" who has changed her story and swapped key dates in a bid to manipulate the case, Johnny Depp's lawyers have argued at the High Court.In the final day of speeches and submissions, Depp's barrister David Sherborne told the court that Heard's "lack of" credibility was key to the case, drawing on several examples - including the unexpected introduction of Kate Moss into the case. Towards the end of the day, while court was still in session, Heard gave an impromptu speech outside the High Court, saying she just "wanted to move on with my life". Image: Johnny Depp and Kate Moss in the 1990s She was standing with a group of her supporters, including her sister Whitney, girl...

Jul272020 by adminNo Comments

‘A wealth of evidence’ supports Amber Heard’s Johnny Depp claims, lawyers say

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There is a "wealth of evidence" supporting Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence against Johnny Depp, lawyers have argued at the High Court - claiming the actor's memory is "so severely impaired by drug use" he may not be aware of the extent of his "terrifying behaviour".Depp, 57, is suing the The Sun's publisher News Group Newspapers (NGN) and its executive editor, Dan Wootton, over a 2018 article which labelled him a "wife beater", and after three weeks the trial is now drawing to a close. NGN's legal team made their final speeches and submissions on Monday; lawyers for the Pirates Of The Caribbean star - who strenuously denies all allegations of violence - will get to do the same on Tuesday, with a ruling on the case expected to come at a later date. ...

Jul242020 by adminNo Comments

Video emerges of Amber Heard’s sister ‘after attack by actress’

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Previously unseen reality TV footage of Amber Heard's sister after she was allegedly attacked by the actress has been shown to the High Court after being sent in anonymously.The clip was dramatically played on Friday afternoon, with Depp's barrister David Sherborne telling the court it was sent by a "confidential source" on Thursday night - after Whitney Henriquez gave evidence to say her sister had never been violent towards her. Ms Henriquez told the court the footage was for a "really bad reality TV show" and said they were discussing a verbal argument, not a physical one.In the short video, which Mr Sherborne said was recorded in 2006 or 2007, Ms Henriquez is with some other women by a pool. She says she "got into an altercation", but does not want to discuss it further. ...

Jul212020 by adminNo Comments

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Elon Musk offered actress ’24/7′ security

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Elon Musk offered Amber Heard "24/7 security" after she told him she wanted a restraining order against Johnny Depp, the High Court has heard.She denied Mr Musk visited her while her then-husband Mr Depp was away.Mr Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of the Sun over an article that labelled him a "wife beater" - but the newspaper insists it was accurate.The US actress, 34, was giving evidence in London for a second day on the 11th day of her ex-husband's libel action.She dismissed suggestions Mr Musk visited her in 2015 while Mr Depp was away, saying she was not in touch with the Tesla founder until the following year.On Tuesday, Mr Depp's lawyer, Eleanor Laws QC, questioned Ms Heard on her statement, in which the lawyer said the actress had indicated that ...

Jul172020 by adminNo Comments

Amber Heard ‘punched Depp’ in row over birthday party, court hears

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Amber Heard punched Johnny Depp in the face during an argument after her 30th birthday party, the High Court has heard.Depp's head of security, Sean Bett, who was giving evidence at the actor's libel action trial against The Sun and its publishers on Thursday morning, said he documented his boss's bruised face by taking a picture on his phone. Mr Bett, who worked for Depp for around 14 years and previously worked as a Los Angeles police officer, said he had driven the Pirates Of The Caribbean star to Heard's celebratory meal following a business meeting. Image: Depp smiles at fans on day eight of the trial Discussing his earlier witness statement, Mr Bett said that after the party in April 2016 he had seen a "visible injury" on D...