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Amber Heard has testified for the final time as the defamation trial between her and ex husband Johnny Depp edges towards its conclusion. It's been one of the biggest celebrity stories in years, partly due to it being streamed live on YouTube and also the involvement from a number of high-profile A-listers. Most recently, Kate Moss took to the stand and insisted that her former partner never "pushed, kicked or threw her down any stairs", which she was praised for by fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s lawyers went at the celebs HARD in the closing arguments of the highly-publicized defamation trial as the jury is set to start deliberating on the case!

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Johnny Depp’s bombshell defamation case against Amber Heard.The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, 58, is suing his ex-wife, 36, for defamation over an article she wrote in 2018, in the Washington Post, discussing her experience with domestic abuse.Following several weeks of emotional scenes, lawyers for both parties presented their closing arguments on day 24, with the jury beginning their deliberations.It is not known when they will return with a decision.The trial began on April 11 and has seen the former couple take to the stand, alongside witnesses including Kate Moss, Heard’s sister Whitney, and Depp’s former bodyguard.At the beginning of the proceedings, the court heard the Edward Scissorhands star insist that he had never struck a woman in his life.He returned to the stand this week and alleged that the Aquaman actress had attacked him while on their honeymoon, in 2015.His lawyer asked what it had been like to listen to her testimony, given earlier this month, to which he said: ‘It’s insane to hear heinous accusations of violence, sexual violence, that she has attributed to me, that she has accused me of.‘I don’t think anyone enjoys having to split themselves open and tell the truth but there are times when one simply has to because it’s got out of control.‘Horrible. Ridiculous.

and alleging abuse by the other. While the majority of the time in court has been about the former couple’s tumultuous relationship, there’s also been some tidbits about Heard’s upcoming role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. And testimony at Heard and Depp’s trial has seemingly revealed Aquaman 2’s main story.

bombshell defamation case against Amber Heard, experts say.Now that the 58-year-old “Pirates of the Caribbean” star has told his side publicly, legal and PR professionals told The Post a jury ruling in his favor doesn’t matter as much.“When [Johnny Depp] stepped off the stand, I think he already won based on his definition of winning,” said Texas civil attorney Katherine Lizardo. “Because he already obtained the favor of the court of public opinion … once he told his story.”Depp testified for four days during the second week at the Fairfax, Virginia, trial — and then again for more than three hours on Wednesday.He is suing his ex-wife for $50 million, alleging she defamed him in her 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse.

The closing arguments in Johnny Depp's high-profile six-week libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard are being heard in a Virginia courtroom on Friday. Johnny was seen in a navy suit atop a light blue shirt as he entered the Fairfax County District Court after waving to supporters outside. Amber wore a grey blazer with a monochrome button-down shirt for her final day in court.

A final say. Amber Heard responded to Kate Moss’ testimony amid Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against her. The Aquaman star took to the witness stand on the final day of witness testimonies on May 27, 2022, to talk about Johnny’s ex-girlfriend’s testimony.

Closing arguments have been given in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial and here’s an overview of what Amber‘s lawyer said.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAfter six weeks of trial, attorneys for Amber Heard and Johnny Depp made their closing arguments to a Virginia jury on Friday, with each side making the case that their client was defamed in the wake of the couple’s divorce.Each side argued that the jurors had gotten to see the “real” Johnny Depp — though they differed wildly about who that is. Depp’s attorney, Benjamin Chew, presented him as a “decent, well-liked man” whose life had been destroyed “by a vicious lie” that he had abused Heard.Heard’s lawyer, Ben Rottenborn, countered with audio and video recordings and text messages in which Depp poured out rage against Heard, including one text in which he said he hoped that “that cunt’s rotting corpse is decomposing in the fucking trunk of a Honda Civic.” “These words are a window into the heart and mind of America’s favorite pirate,” Rottenborn said.

Johnny Depp sits in court for closing arguments amid his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, his daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, is celebrating her 23rd brithday.Lily-Rose is a half-French, half-American actress and model. She is the daughter of Depp and French singer, Vanessa Paradis, splitting her time between France and America following their separation in 2012.At just 23-years-old, the young beauty already has an amazing modeling career, having been a Chanel ambassador since she was just a teenager.

Johnny Depp‘s legal team has made their closing argument in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.

“This whole case is about blaming Amber Heard for things she didn’t do,” the Aquaman star’s lawyer told a Virginia courtroom today in closing arguments in the $50 million defamation trial from Johnny Depp against his former wife.

Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial is coming to a dramatic close. We've already seen the likes of Kate Moss take the stand, but will Johnny's two kids, Lily-Rose and Jack, make an appearance to witness the outcome?MORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialWith the stars making their closing statements on Friday, the jury will then be asked to consider their ruling. It will be interesting to see whether Johnny's two children will fly to Fairfax, Virginia to support their dad in the final stages.WATCH: Kate Moss testifies at Johnny Depp's trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean actor reportedly said that he is going through the lengthy ordeal with his ex-wife Amber for the sake of his children.MORE: Why Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose shunned Amber Heard wedding - real reasonREAD: Johnny Depp's son Jack is his double in rare photoHe said: "Since I knew there was no truth to it whatsoever, I felt it was my responsibility to stand up for myself, not only in that instance but to stand up for my children, who at the time were 14 and 16."Johnny added: "I wanted to clear my children of this horrid thing they were having to read about their father, which was untrue." Lily-Rose Depp has kept quiet throughout the caseBoth Depp children have so far remained extremely private about their dad's messy trial.

Kate Moss seemed to have put her testimony in Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard behind her as she attended the press night for ABBA’s ground-breaking Voyage concert on Thursday.The 48 year old looked effortlessly stunning as she was pictured arriving at the long-awaited show at the Abba Arena, which has been built in East London especially for the hologram event. Kate was seen making a stylish appearance at the ABBA concert wearing a black fur-trimmed jacket, a silver sequinned top underneath and a pair of black flared trousers.The fashion icon accessorised her ensemble with gold peep toe heeled sandals, a black slouchy handbag and a pair of embellished circular drop earrings and wore her blonde hair loosely with minimal make-up.

Johnny Depp’s attorney started her closing arguments by telling the jury that it the actor, not Amber Heard, who was the victim of “persistent verbal, emotional and physical abuse.”

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The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial will hear closing arguments today, May 27, after weeks of eyebrow-raising moments in court.A range of allegations was heard over the course of the last month and now both sides' legal teams have the chance to put their closing arguments to the jury.Heard alleged grim accounts of sexual assault by Depp, while he denies he abused her and said the allegations are "unimaginably brutal, cruel, and all false".The case has brought waves of interest from around the world, who have been able to follow what is being said in the Virginia courtroom as the trial develops.A bizarre tribal nature has emerged in support of them, with reports of one Depp fan bringing alpacas to the Fairfax court every day in the hope of cheering him up.Depp is suing his ex-wife for more than £39 million for claiming in a Washington Post op-ed that she was the victim of domestic abuse. Heard is counter-suing for double the figure.It is not possible to speculate on when there will be a verdict in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case.

Cross? More like two jabs and an uppercut! It’s gotten combative before between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp‘s lawyers, but man this is another level!

After his ex-girlfriend testified in court on his behalf, many fans are wondering: Are Johnny Depp and Kate Moss getting back together?

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