Warning: The following story contains explicit language warning about sexual abuse and assault.
Amber HeardShe is willing to make her voice heard
As part of the “Actress Testimony” program, the actress appeared on the witness stand in Virginia and started to testify. Johnny DeppHer $50 million defamation suit against Depp. Heard counter-suing Depp for $100 million. Prior to discussing their relationship, Pirates of the CaribbeanHeard was asked by the court to explain why she was there.
According to her, she stated that “I am here as my ex-husband sued me for an article I wrote.” I struggle to express how difficult this is. This is horrible for me to sit here for weeks and relive everything here with people that I knew—some well, some not.”
Heard stated, “This has been the most difficult and painless thing I’ve experienced.” Heard composed an essay back in 2018 for the Washington Post in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Depp wasn’t mentioned at all in the article. However, Depp’s attorneys stated previously that Heard was an elaborate hoax.