Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Leaked vulgar chats about Elon Musk, Amber's bitter breakdown and more key updates before the BIG VERDICT

Johnny Depp Amber Heard defamation trial: From chats about Elon Musk, Kate Moss' testimony and more, here are the latest updates on Amber and Johnny's case before the concluding statements today.

By Shivani Pawaskar
Published: May 27 2022, 15:15 PM IST

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation case — Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation case

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s case has been nothing short of a public spectacle. People across the world are watching and following the defamation trial online. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard filed for divorce in 2016. In 2018, Amber Heard’s Op-ed in Washington Post caused ripples again. She claimed to be a domestic violence survivor without mentioning Depp. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor sued Heard for $50 million. Heard then counter sued Depp for $100 million wherein she alleged that Depp’s team defamed her calling her statement fabricated lies. In April 2022, the jury sat down for a weeks-long trial. The closing statements of the 23-day trial will be held today. Here are the latest updates on Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial…

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Kate Moss’ testimony in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial — Kate Moss’ testimony in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial

On Wednesday, Kate Moss testified in court against Amber Heard’s claims of listening to the rumour of Johnny Depp threw the supermodel down the stairs. Heard was testifying over taking a swing at Johnny Depp during an altercation between Depp, Heard and her sister Whitney Heard. Kate Moss testified and narrated the incidents that happened on a vacation in Jamaica. Kate recalled that they were leaving the room. She said that Johnny left the room before she did. Kate recalled that there was a rainstorm because of which she slid down the stairs and hurt her back. Kate recalled screaming in pain and Johnny helping her out by getting medical attention. When probed about being pushed down the stairs, Kate said, “He never pushed me, kicked me or threw me down any stairs.” Also Read - Deep V. Heard on OTT: Read what critics have to say about the documentary series that created a storm on social media

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Amber Heard reacts to Kate Moss’ testimony — Amber Heard reacts to Kate Moss’ testimony

After Kate Moss testified in court, Amber Heard was asked about the same when she returned to the stand. Camille Vasquez, Depp's lawyer asked her “You didn't expect Ms Moss to testify that that never happened, did you? Amber said by now people would come to support Johnny from anywhere. “I know how many people will come out of the woodwork to be in support of Johnny. It is clear by this courtroom how many people will do that,” she said. Talking about the rumour, Amber saidshe had heard that rumour from multiple people. And when the altercation between Depp, her and her sister took place it flashed in her head. About Kate’s testimony Amber said that it wouldn’t have changed the fact that she believed Johnny was going to kill her sister by pushing her down the stairs.

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DC Films chief from Warner Bros testifies in the trial — DC Films chief from Warner Bros testifies in the trial

Amber Heard had claimed that Johnny Depp and his team has been running a smear campaign against her which allegedly cost her, her role in Aquaman 2. Walter Hamada, president of DC Films at Warner Bros., rebuffed the claims stating the film was developed as a buddy romance between Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson’s characters. Earlier there were reports that Amber’s role in Aquaman was reduced because of the trial. Hamada said, “The movie was always pitched as a buddy comedy between Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson.” He also clarified if there were talks about her replacement. Hamada said that the main issue was whether Amber and Jason have chemistry on-screen. The chief said that Heard and Momoa worked it out in the first film but ‘there was a concern that it took a lot of effort to get there’ and hence there were talks of recasting. Also Read - Depp v Heard Twitter review: Netizens divided over Johnny Depp-Amber Heard documentary [Check Reactions]

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Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case: Depp's chat about Elon Musk — Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case: Depp's chat about Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Amber Heard's relationship also became a hot topic of conversation wherein Depp's chats were read out which included vulgar and explicit content. Let's see if mollusk has a pair, the text read, state reports. Johnny text further read, “Come see me face to face...I'll show him things he's never seen before... Like, the other side of his d--- when I slice it off.” While talking about Amber Heard, he addressed her as “gold digging, low level, dime a dozen, mushy, pointless, dangling overused flappy fish market. He added, I can only hope karma kicks in and takes the gift of breath away from her (sic).” Heard's messages to former agent Christian Carino were also discussed wherein Amber alleged said that she was just filling in the space by dating the SpaceX and Tesla chief.

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Johnny Depp’s stand over Amber Heard’s allegations — Johnny Depp’s stand over Amber Heard’s allegations

Johnny Depp took a stand after the trial and said that listening to Amber Heard’s allegations was horrible. He called her allegations outlandish. Throughout the trial, Depp has maintained that he was the victim in their relationship. In his final stand, Depp said he has have never in his life committed sexual battery, physical abuse. He called Amber allegations ‘outlandish’ and ‘outrageous’. “Horrible, ridiculous, humiliating, ludicrous, painful, savage, unimaginably brutal, cruel and all false,” he said while taking his final stand. Also Read - Boycott Aquaman 2: Johnny Depp fans run a campaign after news of Amber Heard returning as Mera in the Jason Momoa film [Read Tweets]

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Amber Heard’s heartfelt stand over the trial — Amber Heard’s heartfelt stand over the trial

Amber Heard turned emotional again when she took a stand for the last time. She recalled having to face flak for speaking out against Johnny Depp. The Aquaman 2 actress said that she is “harassed, humiliated, threatened, every single day.” Amber said that people have threatened to kill her and have told her that they want to put her baby in ‘the microwave’. The actress added that she has been humiliated and has bene getting humiliated online every single day. The actress also took a jibe at the Depp, it seems when she added that wasn’t ‘laughing, smiling, and making jokes’ in the courtroom during the trial.

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Concluding statements update and more deets on Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial — Concluding statements update and more deets on Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial

On Thursday, the jury and the court adjourned as both the parties rested their case in front of Fairfax County Circuit Judge Penney Azcarate. The closing arguments will be put forth by Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s team on Friday, 27 May, 9:00 AM ET (6:30 AM, 28th May). The deliberation over the same will begin in the afternoon and there’s no time limit to the same. The court will break over the weekend and the jurors can continue their deliberations from Monday if need be. Also Read - Johnny Depp and British lawyer girlfriend Joelle Rich call it quits? This is what we know