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       Depp says it is ‘insane’ to hear ‘heinous’ accusations of sexual violence from Heard

       WARNING: This live blog contains allegations of physical and sexual violence that some readers may find distressing.

       Johnny Depp’s rebuttal case in the defamation trial of his ex-wife Amber Heard is close to concluding at the court in Fairfax, Virginia.

       Heard is being sued by Depp for $50m for implying he abused her in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. Although she didn’t name him, he claims her allegations impacted his ability to work. She is pursuing a counterclaim of $100m, of which a motion to dismiss was denied by Judge Penney Azcarate.

       The rebuttal case for the counterclaim will be heard on Thursday, and closing arguments are scheduled for Friday before the jury deliberates.

       On Wednesday, supermodel and Depp-ex Kate Moss testified the actor did not push her down some stairs in the 1990s as had been rumoured and mentioned in testimony. Heard’s team hit back following her testimony.

       Depp returned to the stand and denied knowledge of his attorney’s defamatory statements about his ex-wife. The actor called her allegations of abuse “unimaginably brutal, cruel, and all false”.

       Later, graphic texts written by the actor about Heard were shown to the court and there were tense exchanges with counsel.

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       Key points Kate Moss denies rumour Johnny Depp pushed her down the stairs Amber Heard team hits back after Kate Moss denies claim Johnny Depp pushed her down stairs Psychologist hired by Depp discredits Heard’s PTSD diagnosis saying she ‘frequently feigned’ symptoms Depp denies involvement in Waldman statements calling Amber Heard abuse claims a ‘hoax’ Heard’s abuse allegations ‘unimaginably brutal, cruel, and all false’, says Depp Depp said Amber Heard was ‘begging for global humiliation’ after she filed for restraining order Depp suggests Amber Heard attorney fabricated text messages in heated cross-examination

       Show latest update 1653532218 Heard team hits back after Kate Moss denies claim Depp pushed her down stairs

       A source close to Amber Heard has offered a strong response to Kate Moss denying a claim that Johnny Depp pushed her down the stairs during their relationship in the 1990s.

       Megan Sheets reports:

       Amber Heard team hits back after Kate Moss denies claim Johnny Depp pushed her A source close to Heard told The Independent: ‘So Johnny Depp didn’t abuse Kate Moss. That makes him 1 for 2 in the abuse column’

       Oliver O'Connell 26 May 2022 03:30

       1653529518 Kate Moss denies rumour Johnny Depp pushed her down the stairs

       In one of the briefest pieces of testimony in the entire trial, Kate Moss confirms she had a romantic relationship with Depp between 1994 and 1998 and says he did not push her downstairs during a vacation the couple took.

       She says she slipped on wet steps and hurt her back and Depp got her medical attention.

       Moss says Depp never pushed her down any steps.

       Kate Moss denies Amber Heard claim Johnny Depp pushed her down the stairs Moss testified for only a few minutes via video link on Wednesday

       Oliver O'Connell 26 May 2022 02:45

       1653526818 Court hears how Elon Musk made $250K donation to artist non-profit in Heard’s name

       Elon Musk anonymously donated $250,000 to an artist non-profit in Amber Heard’s name, a witness in the ongoing Johnny Depp trial told the court.

       Appearing as a witness for Mr Depp via video deposition on Tuesday (24 May), Jennifer Howell told the jury that she received an anonymous check for $250,000 “around 2018” for her nonprofit The Art of Elysium. The check reportedly said that it was in honour of Ms Heard.

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       Elon Musk made $250K donation to artist non-profit in Amber Heard’s name, court hears Non-profit founder Jennifer Howell testified on day 21 of the multi-million dollar defamation trial brought by Johnny Depp against Heard

       Oliver O'Connell 26 May 2022 02:00

       1653524118 What did the Washington Post op-ed actually say?

       The current court case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard centres around an opinion piece Heard wrote in 2018 for The Washington Post, titled: “I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture’s wrath. That has to change.”

       Depp has sued ex-wife Heard for alleged defamation over the article. While Depp was not named, he claims her allegations the piece made it difficult for him to land movie roles.

       But what did the article – which remains online at The Washington Post – actually say?

       What did Amber Heard’s Washington Post op-ed actually say? Heard’s current court battle with ex husband Johnny Depp is based around a 2018 article she wrote for a US newspaper. Here’s what it contained

       Oliver O'Connell 26 May 2022 01:15

       1653521418 Most viral moments from the media circus defamation trial

       Former husband and wife Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are approaching the end of their bitter defamation trial in Virginia, which has attracted headlines across the world over the last six weeks as well as a feverish international audience online.

       Fans of the Hollywood actors have closely followed proceedings from the Fairfax County courthouse on TikTok and Instagram, obsessing over the testimonies offered, cutting clips of their favourite exchanges, making unlikely stars of the attorneys involved and cheerleading for their preferred side.

       Here is an overview of some of the many viral episodes from the marathon trial as it enters its final days.

       The most viral moments from the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial Acrimonious court case between divorced Hollywood actors nearing conclusion after six weeks of accusations, revelations and extraordinary testimony

       Oliver O'Connell 26 May 2022 00:30

       1653518718 Will Amber Heard ever act again?

       On Monday (23 May), entertainment industry expert Kathryn Arnold testified that she found the op-ed had no impact on Depp’s career, but the surrounding scandal had cost Heard up to $50m in earnings.

       But what impact could the trial and its fallout on her career going forward?

       Will Amber Heard act again? A look at actor’s scheduled films amid Johnny Depp trial Heard is said to have lost $50m (￡38.2m) in earnings as a result of the scandal surrounding Depp dispute

       Oliver O'Connell 25 May 2022 23:45

       1653516018 Will Johnny Depp ever act again?

       Throughout the case, Depp and his legal representatives have referred to the actor’s career being negatively impacted as a result of the claims.

       Though his future presence in Hollywood productions is unconfirmed as of yet, Depp is reported to have at least one acting role in the pipeline.

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       Will Johnny Depp act again? A look at the actor’s scheduled projects Actor’s fans fear for professional repercussions of court case against Amber Heard

       Oliver O'Connell 25 May 2022 23:00

       1653515106 Heard’s team accuses Johnny Depp of trying to get her fired from Aquaman

       Johnny Depp has been accused of trying to get Amber Heard fired from the Aquaman franchise.

       The actor returned to the witness stand on Wednesday (25 May) to give more testimony in his multi-million dollar defamation trial against ex-wife Heard. He was called back for his own team’s rebuttal.

       During his testimony, Depp was challenged as to whether he attempted to get Heard fired from Aquaman.

       Annabel Nugent reports:

       Johnny Depp accused of trying to get Amber Heard fired as texts are shown in court Text message was sent to actor’s sister in June 2016

       Oliver O'Connell 25 May 2022 22:45

       1653514206 Counter-claim rebuttal set for Thursday

       With closing arguments still scheduled for Friday, Thursday will be devoted to Heard’s counter-claim rebuttal.

       Oliver O'Connell 25 May 2022 22:30

       1653512706 Depp grilled about photos from honeymoon where he claims Heard punched him

       Johnny Depp was grilled about the photos taken during his honeymoon with Amber Heard, in which he claims she punched him.

       On Wednesday (25 May), Mr Depp returned to the stand as a rebuttal witness.

       Ms Heard’s lawyer Ben Rottenborn began the cross-examination by questioning Mr Depp about the pictures taken during his 2015 honeymoon on the Orient Express from Bangkok to Singapore.

       Inga Parkel reports.

       Johnny Depp grilled about honeymoon photos where he claims Amber Heard punched him Pirates actor returned to the stand to give testimony as a rebuttal witness

       Oliver O'Connell 25 May 2022 22:05

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