Johnny Depp trial – live: Actor laughs at text about his penis after court hears
Watch live as Johnny Depp defamation case against Amber Heard continues
The fourth day of testimony in Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard has drawn to a close in Virginia.
Monday’s proceedings opened with the second half of a pre-recorded video testimony from Dr David Kipper, who treated the couple during their marriage and still treats Depp for addiction.
Dr Kipper testified that he never witnessed abuse between the pair, but recalled treating Depp’s severed finger after a March 2015 incident in which the actor later claimed Heard had hurled vodka bottles at him.
The trial centres around Depp’s claim that Heard defamed him by implying that he abused her in a 2018 column. Although she did not name him, lawyers claim her allegations have made it difficult for the actor to land movie roles.
He is asking for $50m (£38.2m) in damages during the trial in Fairfax County’s district courthouse. Heard has filed a counterclaim against Depp for nuisance.
Depp has previously lost a defamation case in the UK against The Sun newspaper over the same article by Heard.
Court adjourned for the day
The fourth day of testimony has concluded, with Mr Bett expected to finish his turn on the witness stand tomorrow.
Megan Sheets18 April 2022 22:14
Security guard recalls breaking up fight between Depp and Heard
Mr Bett is now describing an incident in which he stormed into Depp and Heard’s penthouse after hearing her screaming.
He said he helped grab some of Depp’s belongings and ushered him away from the scene.
He added that he did not witness any injuries on Heard.
Megan Sheets18 April 2022 22:10
Court shown images of Depp’s injuries
The jury has been shown images of injuries to Depp’s head that Mr Bett confirmed he took.
Johnny Depp’s security guard Sean Bett testified on 18 April about this photo he took of the actor’s head injuries
(Fairfax County court)
Megan Sheets18 April 2022 21:55
Security guard describes shift in Depp and Heard’s relationship
Mr Bett told the court that Depp and Heard’s relationship was very happy at the beginning, but grew acrimonious over time.
He said he witnessed an increase in arguments between the pair and claimed those incidents were more frequent when Heard was drinking.
At one point he said he told Heard: “This can’t continue – you’re either gonna kill each other or you’re gonna be in jail.”
Mr Bett also noted that Heard’s friends were very nice to Depp – suggesting their attitudes had something to do with his generosity.
Megan Sheets18 April 2022 21:41
Depp ‘very likable’ with or without alcohol
Mr Bett confirmed he has seen Depp drink alcohol, adding: “He handles alcohol a lot better than I would.”
He called the actor “very likable” and said he goes into “Jack Sparrow mode” when he drinks.
Mr Bett said he has never…
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