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That has to change.
In response, Heard filed a $100 million defamation counterclaim against Depp.
The defamation trial, which will feature other famous actors called to testify,will air on Court TV.
Heres how we got here and what to expect once the trial kicks off on April 11, 2022.
What do we know about Johnny Depp and Amber Heards relationship?
Johnny Depp and Amber Heards romantic relationship was brief compared to their protracted legal battles.
Almost as quickly as the marriage started, it was over.
In May 2016, 15 months later, Heard filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Shefiled a restraining order against Depp, accusing him of hitting her with a phone.
She also submitted pictures of her bruised face.
Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain.
There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm.
Why is Johnny Depp suing Amber Heard?
While the couple settled, the drama and allegations between them were far from over.
Two years later, Heard would write an op-ed at the center of the current lawsuit.
That has to change.
Mr. Depp brings this defamation action to clear his name, according toDepps complaint.
Depp said that the accusations against him have damaged his film career and his reputation as a public figure.
Why is this trial taking place in Virginia?
Virginia law regarding defamation and libel claims looks to where the statement was published, according toDepps complaint.
What is Anti-SLAPP law?
I think in California, this gets shot down right out the gate.
In Virginia, you dont have this early procedural opportunity to shut the case down and freeze it.
All Johnny Depp has done through this is just make himself the really overaggressive villain.
How is this lawsuit different from Depps 2018 defamation lawsuit againstThe Sun?
The Virginia case isnt Depps first defamation lawsuit over the abuse allegations regarding his marriage to Heard.
On November 2, 2020, theU.K.
judge dismissed Depps libel claim.
Deppsappeal requestwas also later denied.
What famous names are set to appear and testify?
Around 120 individuals are on the potential witnesses list.
This trial is going to become a spectacle, said Emily Baker.
Its unusual that we see a star-studded witness list in a trial.
So its all, its, its all going to come out and play out very, very publicly.
We could of course try the English course of action in these predicaments we do a drowning test.
Depp responded, Lets drown her before we burn her!!!
I will f- -k her burnt corpse afterward to check that she is dead.
James Franco might becalled to testifyabout his knowledge about Heard and Depps relationship.
Whats at stake?
Based on her experiences a woman who had reported a man for violence.
Depp has consistently denied the allegations against him.
To harm someone you love?
As some kind of bully?
Which, by the way, is the last thing I wouldve done.
I might look stupid, but I aint fucking stupid.
Amber is looking forward to getting this behind her, a source familiar with Heard recently told Vulture.
Johnny physically abused Amber throughout their marriage, and this lawsuit is just a continuation of it.
This story has been updated with additional information.
