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       Amber Heard testifies about Johnny Depp allegedly hitting her for the first time

       Amber Heard has taken the stand in the defamation trial of the lawsuit brought against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp.

       Heard is being sued by Depp for $50m (￡38.2m) for implying he abused her in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. Although she did not name him, he claims her allegations made it difficult for him to land movie roles.

       Depp’s legal team rested their case against her on Tuesday in the fourth week of proceedings at the court in Fairfax, Virginia.

       Beginning her testimony on Wednesday afternoon, Heard described an “unusual and remarkable” first meeting with Depp as well as their first kiss, and a blossoming relationship while on the press tour for the movie The Rum Diary, leaving her “head over heels in love”.

       Her testimony took on a darker edge as she recalled the first time he allegedly hit her when she laughed at one of his tattoos. She also described his jealousy and drug and alcohol use, as well as alleged incidents including a forced cavity search and two occasions when he threatened to break the wrist of women who flirted with Heard.

       Heard will continue her testimony on Thursday morning at 10am.

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       Key points What we’ve learned from Amber Heard’s testimony so far Heard describes first time Depp allegedly hit her after she laughed at tattoo Heard describes ‘unusual and remarkable’ first meeting with Depp Psychologist says Heard has PTSD from domestic violence and dismisses ‘mutual abuse’ claim Depp lost $40m after publication of Amber Heard op-ed, forensic accountant says as actor rests case Depp’s testimony recapped: A severed finger, shouting matches, vulgar texts, and wedding MDMA

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       Amber Heard says Johnny Depp accused her of 'whoring' herself out as an actor

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       Johnny Depp reacts to Amber Heard's attorney asking why she didn't leave relationship sooner

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       1651719639 What did Johnny Depp says in his testimony?

       Johnny Depp took the stand on Tuesday 19 April in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, giving witness testimony for four days.

       Here’s what we learned:

       A severed finger and shouting matches: Johnny Depp’s testimony on Amber Heard Actor gave testimony for fourth day on Monday

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 04:00

       1651716939 Depp says relationship with Heard mirrored abuse by his mother

       Johnny Depp has likened his marriage to Amber Heard to his fraught relationship with his mother, calling it an “endless parade of insults”.

       Mr Depp made the comparison as he resumed testimony in his defamation trial on Wednesday in Fairfax County, Virginia.

       He recalled how “demeaning name-calling”, being “berated” and “made a fool of” by Ms Heard would frequently escalate into full-scale arguments.

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       Johnny Depp says relationship with Amber Heard mirrored abuse by his mother Depp made the comparison as he resumed testimony in his defamation trial on Wednesday

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 03:15

       1651715139 Heard’s psychologist testifies Depp ‘kicked her’ over ‘jealousy around James Franco’

       Psychologist Dr Dawn Hughes on Tuesday (3 May) testified that Johnny Depp “kicked” Amber Heard “in the back” in a jealous rage over James Franco.

       Dr Hughes was the first witness who testified on behalf of Ms Heard after Mr Depp’s lawyers rested their case on Tuesday, following more than three weeks of evidence and testimony in the defamation suit brought by the Pirates of the Carribbean actor against his ex-wife.

       While she was on the stand, Dr Hughes claimed Mr Depp perpetrated multiple acts of sexual and physical violence against Ms Heard over the course of their tumultous marriage, which ended in divorce in 2016.

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       Psychologist testifies Johnny Depp ‘kicked’ Amber Heard over James Franco jealousy Hughes claims Depp perpetrated multiple acts of sexual and physical violence against Heard

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 02:45

       1651713339 ICYMI: Heard’s nurse testifies she was ‘jealous and anxious’ about Depp’s career

       Amber Heard’s former nurse testified about notes stating that she was was “jealous and anxious” of her then-partner Johnny Depp’s fame and his ability to meet women often during the couple’s defamation trial on Tuesday.

       Nurse testifies about notes stating Heard was ‘jealous’ of Depp’s career Heard experienced ‘difficulty with jealousy issues and anxiety around fiance’s fame and ability to interact with females often’

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 02:15

       1651711539 Dep-hired psychologist listens as defence expert refutes testimony

       The psychologist hired by Johnny Depp to analyse Amber Heard appeared in court while a defence expert refuted her testimony from the witness stand.

       Dr Shannon Gray, a psychologist called by Mr Depp’s legal team, was seen sitting in the front row among other attendees as Dr Dawn Hughes, called by Ms Heard’s team, disagreed with her testimony.

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       Psychologist hired by Depp listens as defence expert refutes her testimony Dr Dawn Hughes says Heard ‘demonstrated very clear psychological and traumatic effects’

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 01:45

       1651709739 Psychologist says Heard has PTSD from domestic violence

       A forensic psychologist testifying for Amber Heard’s defence has said that the actress suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from domestic violence.

       She also dismissed the claim that the couple was responsible for “mutual abuse”, as testified by their marriage counsellor earlier in the trial.

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       Psychologist says Amber Heard has PTSD from domestic violence Couple’s marriage counsellor said earlier in trial that there was ‘mutual abuse’ between them

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 01:15

       1651707939 Heard reveals Depp told her ‘yum’ after their first kiss on Rum Diary set

       Amber Heard has told a court that Johnny Depp told her “yum” after their first kiss on the Rum Diary movie set.

       The former couple’s multi-million dollar defamation trial in Virginia has heard how the couple met on the set of the 2011 movie, while both were already in relationships.

       Giving evidence for the first time, Ms Heard told the jury how she had visited Mr Depp in his trailer, after the pair had filmed a romantic shower scene together that she said “didn’t feel like a normal scene. It felt real.”

       Graeme Massie has the story.

       Amber Heard reveals what Johnny Depp told her after their first kiss The couple met on the set of the 2011 movie

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 00:45

       1651706139 Heard claims Johnny Depp ripped her underwear and did ‘cavity search’

       Amber Heard has claimed that Johnny Depp ripped her underwear and did a “cavity search” when he thought she had hidden cocaine.

       Gustaf Kilander reports on what Heard alleged today in court.

       Amber Heard claims Johnny Depp ripped her underwear and did ‘cavity search’ Amber Heard has claimed that Johnny Depp ripped her underwear and did a “cavity search” when he thought she had hid cocaine.

       Oliver O'Connell 5 May 2022 00:15

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