Watch live as testimony continues for Johnny Depp defamation case against Amber Heard
Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against former wife, Amber Heard, continues with the third day of testimony in Virginia.
In the afternoon, witness Gina Deuters, a friend of Depp’s who travelled with him and attended his wedding, had her testimony struck from the record and was dismissed after admitting she had seen clips of the trial online.
Earlier, recorded depositions were shown from Heard’s former assistant Kate James and the couple’s marriage counsellor Dr Laurel Anderson who detailed their “mutual abuse”.
Depp claims a 2018 article about domestic violence towards women, written by Heard, implied he was an abuser during their relationship.
Although she did not name him, lawyers claim her allegations have made it difficult for the actor to land movie roles.
Depp is known for starring in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Heard has appeared in titles including Aquaman.
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 againstThe Sun about the same article by Heard.
In pictures: Today in court
Depp in court with his legal team this morning
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Amber Heard, right, and attorney Elaine Bredehoft, watch video testimony of Heard’s former personal assistant Kate James
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Gina Deuters, friend of Johnny Depp. Her testimony was struck from the record and she was dismissed after admitting to watching clips of the trial online
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Amber Heard confers with her legal team
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Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 21:59
Dr Kipper describes the March 2015 incident in Australia in which Depp lost the top of his finger. The actor texted him to tell him what happened.
When he arrived at the property he says Depp was coherent, but the house was a mess and the couple had been fighting.
He adds that Heard was also coherent in the aftermath.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 21:52
As Dr Kipper treated Depp, several times the actor fired him and wanted to stop taking all medications prescribed to treat his addictions.
He would grow angry at Heard for insisting he take his medication.
Dr Kipper’s nurse once found Depp with bloody knuckles after hitting a wall in frustration or anger. On another occasion he kicked in a trailer door on a movie set.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 21:31
Dr Kipper talks about his notes from meetin with Depp who he says was trying to detox from multiple drugs.
These include: alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and cocaine.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 20:46
New witness: Dr David Kipper
The next witness is Dr David Kipper who has been practicing medicine since 1977 and provides concierge healthcare — wealthy patients pay an annual fee for 24/7 access to a doctor.
Dr Kipper works in addiction and published a book, The Addiction Solution.
He appears by pre-recorded video deposition.
Dr David Kipper testifies at the defamation trial of Amber Heard
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Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 20:32
The jury is brought back in and told to disregard all of Gina Deuters’ testimony.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 20:28
The court has reconvened after a conference at the bench with Judge Azcarate involving six attorneys.
The jury has not been brought back in yet.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 20:22
The jury is asked to step out and Ms Deuters is asked if she has watched any of the trial this week.
She admits to having seen clips online and Judge Azcarate excuses her and strikes her testimony from record.
The court is now in its afternoon recess.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 19:56
Asked about the Depp-Heard wedding, Ms Deuters says it was predominantly her friends and family as a lot of his couldn’t make it due to the relatively short notice.
She also shares that she took MDMA with Amber’s friends at the wedding.
After the wedding they all flew to Australia to work on Pirates of the Caribbean 5.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 19:53
Ms Deuters says she doesn’t believe in her interactions with Heard that she was wearing make-up, being naturally beautiful.
She says she considers herself a make-up expert having suffered from hormonal acne when younger, believing she could tell if someone is wearing foundation or concealer.
Ms Deuters is also asked about Arnica cream, the anti-bruise cream heard so much about yesterday (but oftern mispronounced). She knows what the cream is, and has used it herself.
Oliver O’Connell14 April 2022 19:46