Johnny Depp was expected to return to the witness stand as the trial neared its sixth and final week. However, a close source has informed that lawyers for actor Amber Heard opted not to invite Johnny Depp back to the witness stand. But, he might testify again if his defenders ask him. The concluding arguments will be presented on Friday.
In a statement to the press, Ms. Heard’s attorney said that “calling Depp back to the stand would be as relevant to us as a bicycle to a fish. Everything Depp has testified up to this point has been irrelevant to the heart of this case. And there’s no reason to believe it would be any different now.”
Johnny Depp’s ex-girlfriend Kate Moss will speak to the jury on Wednesday
The Post obtained information from a source close to Depp. According to the source, his ex-girlfriend, British supermodel Kate Moss, will also speak to the panel via video link on Wednesday. Heard mentioned Moss earlier this month in her evidence. She cited an alleged incident between the supermodel and the actor during their relationship years in the 1990s. While describing an encounter involving Depp and Heard’s sister, Whitney Henriquez, Heard cited Moss.
Johnny Depp is challenging Heard for $50 million. Depp is claiming that Heard defamed him by stating she was a victim of domestic violence. Heard, 36, sued Depp for $100 million, claiming that he slandered her by labeling her a liar. The legal dispute revolves around Heard’s December 2018 opinion piece in the Washington Post. Although Depp’s name was not referenced in the piece, his attorney told the jury that it was obvious that Heard was referring to him. Heard’s lawyers have contended that she told the truth. They stated that her viewpoint was allowed free speech under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.