American actor Johnny Depp's personal security guard, Sean Bett, testified during the ongoing defamation trial between the star and his ex-wife Amber Heard, in which he shared pictures of the injured actor. She's cut my f***ing finger off. We exited the front door., Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court on the first day, Amber Heard arrives at the High Court on the first day, Johnny Depp on the first day of his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), Amber Heard with her sister Whitney Heard on the first day Johnny Depp's libel case, Johnny Depp (right) being cross-examined by Sasha Wass QC (left) before the judge, Mr Justice Nicol, at the High Court on 7 July, Johnny Depp arrives on the second day of the hearing his libel case, Amber Heard waves as she arrives at the High Court on the second day, Johnny Depp (L) arrives on the third day of his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), at the High Court on 9 July, Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court on 9 July, Photo showing Amber Heard injury alleged to have been caused by Johnny Depp. The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. Back in 2020, Johnny was fighting a case against The Sun for calling him a "wife beater" in its 2018 article. ", Slaps on stage and WAGS in court the 12 most shocking celebrity moments of the year, Amber Heard settles defamation case with Johnny Depp, Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp libel trial verdict. Johnny Depps former security team was cross-examined during the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard which brought laughter and giggles to We pay forvideostoo. The security officer said Heards account of the incident bore no resemblance to his recollection and that when he arrived at the house, the actress did not have any marks on her face or arms. One of Johnny Depp's security guards says he witnessed Amber Heard punch the actor in the face during their marriage. Asked by Sasha Wass, representing The Sun, if there was a "conflict" as Ms McMillen's loyalties might lie with Depp due to their long-standing working relationship, the stylist said: "I was close with [Heard] at the time. Terence Dougherty, general counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), testified Thursday that the group drafted the article under Heard's name, reflecting her role as an ACLU ambassador on gender violence issues. We pay forvideostoo. Johnny Depp has finished giving evidence but was present at the High Court on Tuesday. On Heard and Depp's honeymoon on the Orient Express from Bangkok to Singapore Connelly took a photograph of the pair. He told the court in London he never saw Depp, 57, hitting Heard, and that he would never tolerate any man striking a woman, even if he was "the Pope". Later in the hearing, Ms Roberts - who described Depp as "an unusually kind man" - was asked about two alleged incidents in the Bahamas. Connelly said he first met Heard before she and Depp were together in 2010, when she was promoting Drive Angry. He accused Heard of physical and emotional abuse, and she has filed a countersuit for $100 million against him. Updated on: May 2, 2022 / 9:48 PM The next witness is called remotely. According to Bett, Depp and Heard began getting into heated confrontations with one another on a daily basis in about 2014. His lawyers say the article bore the meaning there was overwhelming evidence Depp assaulted Heard, 34, on a number of occasions and left her in fear for her life. She is as full of shit as a Christmas goose!! "He was more a family and brother to Johnny and he protected Johnny from harms way those 22 years and will protect him from above, rest in peace beautiful angel of a human being Mr Jerry Judge you will be missed by all of us. The actor's longtime bodyguard, Jerry Judge, has worked with Depp, 52, for more than 15 years and has been by his side as he tours Europe with his band the Hollywood Vampires. Mr Connolly was asked about what Heard, 34, has described as a "three-day hostage situation" in Australia in March 2015. View our online Press Pack. It doesn't mention Depp at all. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Additional reporting by Press Association. He said he did not see any injuries on the actress. When asked if he ever saw injuries on Amber Heard's body while working with the couple, he replied no. I heard Jerry say, Boss, please. But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium.. Much of the article talks about legislative priorities for advocates of domestic abuse prevention. "He was more a family and brother to Johnny and he protected Johnny from harms way those 22 years and will protect him from above, rest in peace beautiful angel of a human being Mr Jerry Judge you will be missed by all of us. He said the first incident happened in March 2015, when Depp, 58, was left with a swollen cheekbone and eyelid and a visible mark on Depps face can be seen in the image. Bett said that Heard had talked to him about the relationship on a handful of occasions: He added that their fights had started taking place quite frequently: Bett cited Heard as stating at the time, which he estimated to be around 2012 or 2013: Sean Bett also shared how he and Johnny fled the scene when Heard became violent: Sean Bett stated that he still works for Depp, handling his personal security operations. He also described an argument in which "I saw Miss Heard throw a Red Bull can from her position that struck Mr. Depp in the back. "I told him we were leaving and it wasn't up to him anymore," McGivern said. Mr Connolly said Depp also told him that Heard had put a cigarette out on his face, and confirmed he saw a mark. McGivern said Heard and her sister Whitney, who had entered the loft during the fight, eventually left the apartment, likely to go to one of Depp's other penthouses in the building, where he often let friends stay. Sasha Wass QC, representing The Suns publisher News Group Newspapers, said Depp had come up with a variety of potential explanations to give to other people about how his finger was damaged. Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. A member of Johnny Depp's security team has told the High Court he was contacted to "extract the boss" from an argument with Amber Heard in Australia, and that the star was "panicking" as his finger had been sliced open. "On April 2016, I saw injuries on Mr. Depp. On cross-examination, though, Heard's lawyers asked whether the "Pirates" deal had already gone south by the time Heard's article was published. The security guard explained how there was 'screaming and shouting' and Depp was 'nursing one hand'. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? ", One fan tweeted her appreciation saying: "Heaven has gained another Angel! / CBS/AP, The trial over Johnny Depp's$50 million defamation suitagainst ex-wife Amber Heard resumed Monday with testimony from a man who worked as a security guard for Depp. Ms Wass took Mr Connolly to a text sent by Depp to his private doctor, David Kipper, shortly after he lost the tip of his middle finger which read: F*****, man. View our online Press Pack. Clickheretouploadyours. Depp is expected to start giving evidence himself today, to support his libel claim and accuse Heard of domestic abuse. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. "Jerry is Johnny's closest confidant." Heard's lawyers have cited a variety of factors including reports of heavy drug and alcohol use, a lawsuit by a crew member in July 2018 who says he was punched on set by Depp, and aseparate libel lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper in 2018 as things that damaged Depp's image more than the Post article. The bodyguard was the managing director of Music & Arts Security Ltd in London, according to his LinkeIn page. The TV series investigates the training and motivation of professional bodyguards and follows Judge while he is working for Roberts as she does press for her film Notting Hill. The US trial in front of Judge Penney S. Azcarate continues. "It was extremely impactful," he added, calling it "catastrophic" to Depp's career. Whigham said Depp was still able to work after the initial allegations made against him in 2016. According to Connelly, Heard and Depp's relationship started off 'lovey-dovey'. Travis McGivern described hearing arguments between the couple ramp up after they returned from a trip to Australia in March 2015, "I wouldn't say nightly, but every other night, several times a week. The security guard reflected that Heard was 'pleasant' during his time protecting her. Heard's lawyers predicted at the outset of the trial that it would become a mudslinging soap operathat would delve into messy details of Depp and Heard's personal lives. An image Heard said was taken after this incident, showing a bruise on her arm. Mr Connolly said he got to the property at about 1.30pm after receiving an urgent call from the late Jerry Judge, the head of Depp's security team at the time, who told him: "Malcolm, get in the car, extract the boss from the situation. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Mr. Depp was giving as good as he got at that point. Talking about their relationship, Bett said that the duo went from being a "loving, almost like high school couple" to arguing on a daily basis. Mr Connolly said those explanations were only to protect Amber. One of Johnny Depps security guards has claimed he cooked up a story about the actors severed finger to protect Amber Heard. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Boris to 'raise concerns' about Rishi Sunaks Brexit deal in speech today, Meet Vladimir Putins rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, I was horrified to find a RAT climbing out of my toilet, Model 'smuggled 5m criminal cash into Dubai by hiding money in luggage', Jerry Judge pictured with Johnny Depp, who he guarded for 20 years, The Brit was on hand to guard Depp at all times of the day and night, Judge also worked with a host of other celebrities, The minder was thrust into the spotlight when Amber Heard accused Depp of assaulting her, Fans set up a Facebook page dedicated to Judge, The bodyguard also made cameo appearances in his films, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Judge also had cameos in several of Depps films including Sweeney Todd" and appeared several episodes of Dr. He was paid $8 million for "City Of Lies," $10 million for "Murder on the Orient Express" and $13.5 million for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," all of which shot in 2017, albeit under contracts reached prior to the allegations made against him. "He got right in my face, pulled [his glasses] down, and said, 'That's your fault,'" McGivern recalled. Appearing via video-link, Ms Roberts told the court she had never seen the actor being violent towards Heard. The controversial US oil plan explained, London Bridge overcrowding: Give TfL control of Southeastern trains. Depp is suing The Sun's publisher News Group Newspapers, and its executive editor Dan Wootton, over an article published in April 2018, which labelled him a "wife beater". After the article came out, he said, Depp struggled to get any kind of work. Appearing as a witness via video-link in the afternoon, Hollywood-based stylist Ms McMillen told the court she has worked for Depp since 2002, and worked as a stylist for Heard too while they were in a relationship. Depp claims ex-wife Amber Heard ruined his reputation with false domestic-violence claims. "#JerryJudge you were #mrsecurity in the #Entertainment business in the UK a one-off, nice guy, heart as big as a lion great friend over many years #RIP bud will never be forgotten.". While Depp is not named in the article, his legal team claims it bears a "clear implication that Depp is a domestic abuser," which they claim is "categorically and demonstrably false." As they were leaving the apartment, McGivern said Depp chewed him out for letting Heard punch him. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. If you look closely, you can also see Judge make a cameo in Depp's 2007 musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street where he plays a pie customer. A video from the trial went viral on the internet in which the Pirates of the Caribbean actor's entourage can be seen laughing hard during the proceedings. NGN is defending the article as true, and says Depp was controlling and verbally and physically abusive towards Heard, particularly when he was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The verbal onslaught continued from both of them. Clickheretouploadyours. The rocker's son proposed to the daughter of late Ocean's Eleven producer Jerry Weintraub while out at dinner on Valentine's Day and they were married shortly after, PEOPLE exclusively confirms. He added: I could hear the ruckus inside. ictures of injuries to Johnny Depps face have been shown at his US defamation trial amid claims they were caused by his ex-wife Amber Heard. Johnny Depps security guard recalls actors distress after finger severed: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic When he blamed Heard for an excessive wine bill that featured multiple $500 bottles of Spanish Vega Sicilia wine, Heard's lawyers responded with a barrage of questions over Depp's spending excesses, including spending millions of dollars to shoot journalist Hunter S. Thompson's ashes out of a cannon. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The court heard texts between Depp and his former security guard Jerry Judge on April 26, 2015, about two weeks after the 'filthy wh**e' message. "He's walk into a door, or a door's walked into him," the security guard said. He first met Heard in 2011, when she and Depp started dating. WebThe actors longtime bodyguard, Jerry Judge, has worked with Depp, 52, for more than 15 years and has been by his side as he tours Europe with his band the Hollywood Giving evidence, Mr Connolly said that when he arrived at the rented house the couple were staying in, while Depp was filming a Pirates Of The Caribbean film in Australia, he could hear a "ruckus" and the actor was in a state of distress. Except, of course, go to a hospital, Ms Wass asked: Would you agree it appears that Mr Depp was accepting that he cut the top of his finger off in that text?, Mr Connolly said: Yes, its how its worded., The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, 57, is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) and its executive editor Dan Wootton over the publication of an article on 27 April 2018 with the headline: Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be genuinely happy casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?. Mr Connolly denied a suggestion in court that he might have been "pressured to lie and come on Johnny's side" when giving his evidence. Johnny Depp arrives at High Court in London. WebHere's hoping YouTube doesn't mute this one A tribute to Johnny Depp and his bodyguard Jerry Judge * I just found out today (6 April 2019), that Jerry Judge has recently passed For other inquiries, Contact Us. On Monday, Travis McGivern, who has worked on Depp's security team for nine years, spoke about how the couple began to have regular arguments toward the end of 2014. One of Johnny Depp s security guards has claimed he cooked up a story about the actors severed finger to protect Amber Heard. Johnny Depp had to be advised to stay away from Amber Heard, as it was making him more depressed and anxious and could turn violent. Had another one. 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