Amber Heard was caught changing her story on the witness stand several times as she testified during Johnny Depp’s defamation trial. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing his ex-wife, seeking $50 million in damages, claiming that a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she wrote has harmed his movie career. Here are at least three instances in which Heard was seen changing her story on the witness stand. 1. Heard testified her Washington Post op-ed was “not about Johnny” but then admitted that Depp is “included” in it. On Monday, Heard insisted that “none” of her op-ed was written and published with the intention of harming Depp’s reputation, stating “It’s not about Johnny. The only one who thought it was about Johnny is Johnny.” “It’s about me, it’s about what happened to me after Johnny,” the actress insisted. “It’s about what happened to me after I escaped my marriage — the only one who made it about him, ironically, is Johnny.” But during cross examination on … [Read more...] about Watch: 3 Times Amber Heard Changed Her Story on the Witness Stand
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Amber Heard confirms she was released from “Aquaman” contract due to trial
Amber Heard has testified that she was initially let go from her Aquaman 2 contract amid the negative publicity surrounding her relationship with ex-husband Johnny Depp . Heard's tumultuous, ill-fated marriage to Depp has been the focus of an avalanche of headlines in recent years, thanks to a libel court battle that took place in London back in 2020 and their ongoing defamation trial in Fairfax, Virginia. Their court proceedings arose after Depp, 58, filed a $50 million lawsuit against Heard, 36, accusing her of defamation over an op-ed published by The Washington Post , in which she said she was a victim of domestic abuse. While Heard did not name Depp in the article, his lawyers argued it was clear she was referring to the star. Heard is countersuing for $100 million for nuisance. During proceedings at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse, each star has accused the other of domestic abuse. Depp and Heard have each denied the other's allegations of violence during the … [Read more...] about Amber Heard confirms she was released from “Aquaman” contract due to trial
Amber Heard leaving court goes viral: “Moment she knew she lost the case”
A clip of Amber Heard leaving the courtroom has gone viral amid her ongoing vicious legal battle with Johnny Depp . The multi-million dollar defamation trial is now in its fifth week and Heard's cross-examination came to an end on Tuesday (May 17) in the Fairfax, Virginia courtroom. Depp, 58, is suing Heard for $50 million, while Heard, 36, is countersuing her former husband for $100 million. The lawsuit stems from a 2018 op-ed Heard wrote for The Washington Post in which she said she was a domestic abuse survivor. The piece never mentioned Depp by name but his legal team argue the insinuation resulted in reputational damage and extensive financial losses. Both parties have alleged that the other was violent towards them throughout their marriage, which ended in 2016. Heard was questioned this week by Depp's lawyer, Camille Vasquez, who grilled the actress about incidents when she alleged she was assaulted by Depp. On Tuesday afternoon, Depp's legal team wrapped up its … [Read more...] about Amber Heard leaving court goes viral: “Moment she knew she lost the case”
Amber Heard confirms she has hit, thrown things at Johnny Depp under oath
Amber Heard reiterated in the Fairfax County courtroom in Virginia that she has previously hit and thrown things at her ex-husband Johnny Depp . The admission under oath on the witness stand has been latched onto by social media users and become a major talking point on social media. Depp's attorney, Camille Vasquez , was questioning Heard when the actor clarified that it was always her testimony that she had "hit" Depp. Depp and Heard are currently embroiled in a $50 million defamation lawsuit after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed stating she was a survivor of domestic violence. She never mentioned her ex-husband Depp by name but his legal team argue the insinuation has caused a massive loss of potential earnings. While on the stand Tuesday, Heard was once again asked about her own violent actions towards Depp. "It's always been my own testimony that I hit Johnny," Heard told the court, turning to address the jury. Asked whether she threw anything at him during a specific … [Read more...] about Amber Heard confirms she has hit, thrown things at Johnny Depp under oath
Report: Facebook Fought Against Regulation by Manipulating the News
A recent report reveals that a lobbying group funded by Facebook has been planting stories in newspapers across the United States in an effort to manipulate the media and fight big tech regulation. A report from the Washington Post reveals that a political advocacy group called American Edge was secretly funded by Facebook (now known as Meta) and has been manipulating news narratives by placing stories in newspapers across the United States. American Edge aimed to oppose Senate-backed antitrust legislation that attempted to reign in the Big Tech Masters of the Universe. Mark Zuckerberg surrounded by guards ( Chip Somodevilla /Getty) American Edge commissioned studies, placed op-eds in newspapers, and worked with minority business associations, former national security officials, and conservative groups to push back against the bill. In sponsored ads, American Edge focused on people’s fear of cybersecurity attacks from Russia and China, echoing arguments made by … [Read more...] about Report: Facebook Fought Against Regulation by Manipulating the News
“Aquaman” Instagram account hasn’t posted Amber Heard in three years
Amber Heard's recent testimony that her role in Aquaman 2 has been "pared down" appears to ring true on the franchise's official Instagram account, where she hasn't been featured in a post since 2019. On Monday, Heard testified during her ongoing defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp that her role in the Aquaman sequel was almost scrapped because of the controversy surrounding her. Heard's ill-fated marriage to Depp, which ended in 2016, has been under the spotlight, thanks to a libel court battle that took place in London back in 2020 and their ongoing defamation trial in Fairfax, Virginia. Their current court proceedings arose after Depp, 58, filed a $50 million lawsuit against Heard, 36, accusing her of defamation over an op-ed published by The Washington Post , in which she said she was a victim of domestic abuse. While Depp was not named by Heard in the article, his lawyers argued it was obvious she was referring to the actor. Heard is countersuing for … [Read more...] about “Aquaman” Instagram account hasn’t posted Amber Heard in three years
Did Johnny Depp get Amber Heard “Aquaman” role? What we know
Amber Heard faced questions about how she landed her role in the hit movie Aquaman , as her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp continued on Tuesday. Heard, 36, is currently in the midst of a court battle with her ex-husband Depp, 58, who has filed a $50 million lawsuit against her over a 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post in which the actress said she was a domestic abuse survivor. While Depp was not named in the article, his lawyers have argued that it was clear Heard was referring to him. Heard has countersued for $100 million. During her continued cross-examination in Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Court on Tuesday, Depp's attorney, Camille Vasquez, questioned Heard about how she came to land her role in the movie , suggesting that the actor got her the part. After audio was played to the court of Heard hurling insults at Depp, the actress explained: "I was expressing frustration about his criticism of my career and how many problems that caused within … [Read more...] about Did Johnny Depp get Amber Heard “Aquaman” role? What we know
Clips of Camille Vasquez giving Amber Heard “dirty looks” go viral
Footage of Johnny Depp 's lawyer Camille Vasquez has gone viral after the attorney seemingly gave Amber Heard "dirty looks" in court during the multi-million dollar defamation trial in Fairfax, Virginia. The lawyer has become something of an overnight star thanks to her performance in the courtroom , with Depp fans praising her on social media . The trial is now in its fifth week and Heard's cross-examination came to an end on Tuesday (May 17). Depp, 58, is suing Heard for $50 million, while Heard, 36, is counter-suing her former partner for $100 million. The lawsuit stems from a 2018 op-ed Heard wrote for The Washington Post in which she said she was a domestic abuse survivor. The piece never mentioned Depp by name but his legal team argue the insinuation resulted in reputational damage and extensive financial losses. Both parties have alleged that the other was violent towards them throughout their marriage, which ended in 2016. A TikTok user shared footage of … [Read more...] about Clips of Camille Vasquez giving Amber Heard “dirty looks” go viral
Johnny Depp fans camp outside courthouse overnight in hopes to see defamation trial against Amber Heard
close Video WATCH: Johnny Depp fans camp outside courthouse overnight in hopes to see defamation trial against Amber Heard NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! FAIRFAX, Va. – Over 100 people, including many Johnny Depp fans and some from overseas, camped outside the Fairfax County Circuit Court overnight into Wednesday hoping to see the celebrity's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. " We've been here since 8:30 p.m. last night, " Gabrielle, a Depp fan who drove in from North Carolina , told Fox News on Wednesday. Other groups, some holding sleeping bags, arrived around similar times. AMBER HEARD DEFENSE RESUMES WEDNESDAY IN JOHNNY DEPP DEFAMATION TRIAL Depp , 58, is suing Heard, 36, for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for the Washington Post alleging that she was the victim of domestic abuse. The piece did not name the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, but his lawyers argued that he's still … [Read more...] about Johnny Depp fans camp outside courthouse overnight in hopes to see defamation trial against Amber Heard
Watch: Depp Lawyer Grills Amber Heard over Failure to Donate $7 Million Divorce Settlement to Charity
Johnny Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez grilled Amber Heard on the witness stand over her failure to donate her $7 million divorce settlement to charity. The actress responded by claiming that while she did not donate all of the money to charity, she did donate it all, because she uses the words “pledge” and “donation” synonymously. On Monday, Vasquez mentioned that Heard said she “donated” her entire $7 million divorce settlement to charity, splitting the donations between the left-wing American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles — sending $3.5 million to each. “Sitting here today, Ms. Heard, you still haven’t donated the $7 million divorce settlement to charity, isn’t that right?” Vasquez asked, to which Heard responded, “Incorrect. I pledged the entirety of the settlement, $7 million, to charity.” Watch Below: After being pressed on the issue, Amber Heard eventually admits she didn’t donate the $7 million from her divorce settlement … [Read more...] about Watch: Depp Lawyer Grills Amber Heard over Failure to Donate $7 Million Divorce Settlement to Charity