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Depp and Marilyn Manson 'would hit it pretty hard'
Johnny Depp's former close friend Bruce Witkin is giving evidence in a recorded deposition.
Mr Witkin says he witnessed Depp taking drugs and drinking during their 40-year friendship.
We are shown a message Mr Witkin wrote about Depp's private doctor, in which he says: "
I'm real worried about [Depp] and this Doctor Kipper". He tells the court "
I didn't trust this guy" and that he believed "
it was a scam". He's referring to Depp's use of a private doctor, specifically Dr Kipper.
Mr Witkin says he had concerns about Depp's health, linked to his drink and substance abuse. He says "
I loved the guy", talking about Depp.
Asked if Amber Heard was nice to him, he says yes, she was always nice. He also says Depp was "
a romantic person" when asked. He is asked if he ever witnessed Depp suffering from issues of jealousy, and Mr Witkin says yes he did.
He is asked about Depp's friendship with rock star Marilyn Manson, and tells the court: "
Him and Manson would hit it pretty hard... They would drink and smoke weed. I don't know if Manson did both, but I'd assume he did. He did everything else".
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heck .. I might even slouch down in my chair, eat on the stand, sniff tissue (or something else) up my nose and then drive away while I'm still under oath. Am I missing anything? lol
