The defamation lawsuit against the British tabloid The Sun brought by Johnny Depp continues its course despite the health crisis. The newspaper called the Pirates of the Caribbean actor a "female hitter" during his stormy divorce from Amber Heard. Vanessa Paradis, who had been in a relationship with him for 14 years and had two children, testified to the contrary in court. The hearing was held yesterday, in the United Kingdom, and remotely to comply with health regulations during a coronavirus pandemic.
Winona Ryder, Vanessa Paradis Claim Johnny Depp Was 'Never Violent' Toward Them https://t.co/nEqUcyUpmE
- Variety (@Variety) May 14, 2020“I have known Johnny for over 25 years. We have been together for 14 years and raised our two children together. Over all these years, I have known Johnny as a kind, caring, generous, and non-violent father and father, "said the Bliss interpreter , according to the Associated Press.
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For Winona Ryder, who was in a relationship (and engaged) with Johnny Depp for three years, "the accusations (of Amber Heard) have no meaning". The Stranger Things actress also gave her testimony in favor of her ex. "He never, never was violent towards me. He has never, oh never, been abusive towards me, ”she added.
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and thank you for staying on this long road with me. JD
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The trial, which was scheduled to start on March 25 and last two weeks, was postponed to July 7. Other celebrities, including Amber Heard, are expected to testify either in favor of the tabloid or of Johnny Depp. The actor filed a defamation lawsuit against the Sun's parent company , News Group Newspapers, and one of its editorial staff, Dan Wootton.
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