Watch live as Johnny Depp’s defamation case against Amber Heard continues
The trial in Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard continues in Fairfax, Virginia, with testimony from officers who responded to a domestic abuse call at the couple’s penthouse in May 2016. They say they found no evidence of a crime, Heard was “uncooperative” and did not want to file a report.
On Tuesday, the court heard from the manager of Depp’s Bahamas island and a forensic psychologist who assessed his ex-wife. Tara Roberts, the manager, described life on the island and recounted an incident in which she separated the couple during an argument in which Heard allegedly threw a can at Depp.
Dr Shannon Curry testified she diagnosed Heard with both borderline and histrionic personality disorders after an extensive evaluation, and manifestations of these can include desperate attempts to avoid being abandoned, including resorting to legal methods such as claiming abuse. Dr Curry is not board-certified it emerged.
Heard is being sued by Depp for $50m (£38.2m) for implying he abused her in a 2018 op-ed. Although she did not name him, he claims her allegations made it difficult for him to land movie roles.
She is yet to testify and provide her own account of the relationship.
Depp chuckles as building concierge tells court: ‘I don’t want to deal with this’
Johnny Depp chuckled as a front desk attendant at the building where he lived with Amber Heard grew exasperated during a pre-recorded deposition shown in court.
The deposition of Alejandro Romero was recorded in January of last year, and he appeared to be taking part in the interview from his car.
Gustaf Kilander has the story on one of the more bizarre depositions so far at the trial.
Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 18:40
Watch: Body cam video of Amber Heard domestic violence call
Johnny Depp trial shown body cam video of Amber Heard domestic violence call
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Following Mr Romero’s deposition, the court breaks for lunch until 2pm.Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:501651077976In the questioning from Depp’s team, Mr Romero testifies he did not notice any swelling or bruising on Heard.Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:461651077540Mr Romero says he was not looking, but he believes marks or bruises on Heard would have been noticeable, though he has no idea if she was wearing make-up to cover anything up.He adds that if she was covering anything up she would not be able to hide swelling.As the questioning continues, Mr Romero is not shy about hiding his frustration with the situation and again reiterates that he just wants it all to be over.His remarks amuse Depp and draw some laughter from the court. Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:391651077483Depp trial shown body cam video of Heard domestic violence call
The court in the trial between Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard was shown body camera footage from LAPD officers from a domestic violence call at the LA penthouse where Ms Heard was staying on 21 May 2016.
Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:38
As part of his deposition, Mr Romero is shown security camera footage of Depp in the elevator on the night of 21 May 2016. He says Depp looked agitated and that his body language was different from before as he was usually calm. “This is the first time I’ve seen him like this,” he says.Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:311651076418Depp chuckles as Mr Romero says he did not review the paperwork sent over ahead of his testimony and says he just wants to be “done with it”.Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:201651076256New witness: Alejandro Romero, concierge at Eastern Columbia Building
A new witness is introduced (again prerecorded deposition). Alejandro (Alex) Romero is the concierge at the Eastern Columbia Building, where Depp owned five penthouses and lived with Heard until 2016.
As with the other witnesses today, Mr Romero is first questioned by Heard’s lawyer.
He explains his duties and testifies he has never seen Depp be violent or abusive.
Oliver O’Connell27 April 2022 17:17
A second version of the body camera footage is shown to the court.
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