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One witness described the frenzied procession as a stampede.

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Although Heard did not mention Depps name, he insists that her work destroyed his reputation and career prospects.

Closing arguments take place Friday morning.

She was able to get into the courtroom that day.

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I was excited to see Johnny today.

I was kind of depressed because of the lies of Amber.

She creates too many stories that [dont] match, Eva explained.

Eva, like others, described a camaraderie.

Her favorite Depp film isThe Libertine.

One man was in full cosplay, dressed like Depps character inPirates,Captain Jack Sparrow.

A couple from Cincinnati brought two collies, adorned withveststhat read Depp Legal Team, with little ties.

Nothing about the situation was funny to Lewis.

She fell behind in the crush of spectators and wasnt able to nab a coveted spot in the courtroom.

She blamed fair-weather fans.

Ive noticed empty seats after lunchtime people who just wanted to get a glimpse of celebrity.

As his black SUV turned town the street, he waved to fans who packed tightly along the sidewalk.

They shouted, Johnny!

Moments before, Heards truck drove up to the courthouse.

Whats at stake at this trial is a mans good name, Vasquez told jurors.

If you didnt take pictures, it didnt happen.

If you didnt tell your friends, youre lying.

If you did tell your friends, its part of the hoax.

At one point, Heard appeared to be on the verge of tears.

He will do everything he can to destroy your life, to destroy your career, Rottenborn said.

Later, Rottenborn returned to the legal issue that has largely gotten lost in the shuffle of sensational mudslinging.

About 50 minutes into Rottenborns presentation, an Amber Alert went off in the courtroom.

I think were okay, Judge Penney Azcarate said dryly, telling attendees to shut off their phones.

This story has been updated with additional reporting.

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