Johnny Depp's defamation case against ex Amber Heard, who countersued

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Rottenborn now asks Depp about his testimony in the trial in England. Depp sued The Sun for defamation, after the tabloid labelled him as a "wife beater."
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Rottenborn asks whether Depp and Bettany had a "shared an enjoyment of alcohol and controlled drugs." Depp agrees.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Rottenborn now reads texts between Depp and Bettany. The texts include phrases like:
-Let's burn Amber!!!
-Let's drown her before we burn her
-I will * her burnt corpse afterward to make sure she's dead

 

[Chelly]

Lots of sidebars so far this morning.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Here's a look at some of the texts Rottenborn referenced.

 

[Chelly]

Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Rottenborn now asks Depp about his testimony in the trial in England. Depp sued The Sun for defamation, after the tabloid labelled him as a "wife beater."
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Rottenborn asks whether Depp and Bettany had a "shared an enjoyment of alcohol and controlled drugs." Depp agrees.

Johnny Depp loses libel case over Sun 'wife beater' claim
As an aside: Depp lost the defamation case against The Sun.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

More texts between Depp and Bettany:

 

[Chelly]

If Depp wins this second defamation lawsuit, will his reputation be restored?

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Depp: The word monster represented for her the consumption of alcohol or any other substances, whether it was actually happening or not. Her perception.
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Based on Depp's direct, Heard often referred to Depp as a "monster." Rottenborn: But the word [monster] came from you? Depp: It's probable that I used that word, certainly.
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Rottenborn alleges the term "monster" came from Depp, rather than Heard. Rottenborn points to a text Depp sent to Elton John, saying, "I would have been swallowed up by the monster, were it not for you."

 

[Allabouttrial]

If Depp wins this second defamation lawsuit, will his reputation be restored?

Well. that's the million dollar question!

 

[shotgun09]

If Depp wins this second defamation lawsuit, will his reputation be restored?

I believe there will be no winners in this trial. Both of their reputations are damaged. Whether they are repairable, remains to be seen.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Rottenborn reads texts sent from Depp to Heard's sister, saying, "I'm alright. I ... though I never ever want to lay eyes on that filthy Amber A, most embarrassing."

 

[Chelly]

I believe there will be no winners in this trial. Both of their reputations are damaged. Whether they are repairable, remains to be seen.

Agree. This is all very sad.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Jurors are now being shown texts between Depp and Stephen Deuters. Deuters's wife, Gina, was notably dismissed last week, after admitting she had seen other witness testimony in the media.
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Rottenborn asks Depp about his drug use, which Depp admits he "found" drugs at an early age. A moment of levity then, when Rottenborn asks Depp if he's ever done pills with Marilyn Manson. Depp: I once gave Marilyn Manson a pill so that he would stop talking so much.

 

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Some nasty texts for sure….some not, but different from some of his testimony. Let’s see how his lawyers will try to rehabilitate him on re-direct…surely they knew these texts were coming in.

Heard seems to change her hair daily. Today it has a Gone With The Wind look….Vivien Leigh she is not.

 

[shotgun09]

Some nasty texts for sure….some not, but different from some of his testimony. Let’s see how his lawyers will try to rehabilitate him on re-direct…surely they knew these texts were coming in.

Heard seems to change her hair daily. Today it has a Gone With The Wind look….Vivien Leigh she is not.

These texts being admitted via AH's defense aren't really anything new or surprising. JD has previously admitted under oath that he would say awful things about AH, he admitted to using drugs and alcohol. He admitted that their relationship was toxic. Nothing in this testimony so far has surprised me.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

This picture was taken in March 2013. Depp says he had fallen off the wagon. Rottenborn: You would sometimes drink whiskey during the morning at that time?
Depp: I mean every hour is happy hour.
Depp says the box was not used to carry cocaine, "but it looks like it would fit."

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Jurors are being shown a series of text messages between Depp and Stephen Deuters from August 2012.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

If Depp wins this second defamation lawsuit, will his reputation be restored?

I feel he wanted this opportunity to tell his truth very publicly. I wonder how much is about the actual verdict.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

A third text, sent from Depp to Deuters, reads, "I use marijuana ... A lot!!!! I take pot ...." Another text is sent to Brian Warner, known publicly as Marilyn Manson.

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Morning recess.

 

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Sierra Gillespie @sierragillespie

Depp testifies this photo was taken in his recording studio.