Is anyone watching the Depp -Heard Libel trial ?

I haven't been paying attention and was going to post something frivolous about custody of Pistol and Boo but I see that things are very dark. It is sad to see talented and creative people sink under the weight of depravity and addiction. It reminds me that people lose something wonderful when they trade their souls(?) for riches and fame. In the end riches and fame are worth nothing more than a bag of dirt. :cry:
 
After 45 years in "the business" (as we call the Hollywood entertainment industry, as if there are no other industries in town) I have not the slightest interest in the private lives of actors, particularly those I don't know well. Friends who happen to be actors, of course, is another story. But things like this Depp/Heard situation . . . who cares?
 

raybar said:
After 45 years in "the business" (as we call the Hollywood entertainment industry, as if there are no other industries in town) I have not the slightest interest in the private lives of actors, particularly those I don't know well. Friends who happen to be actors, of course, is another story. But things like this Depp/Heard situation . . . who cares?
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I've worked in the Biz for many years until my retirement , as does my Husband who is well known in his field within the Industry ..and has for over 40 years... there's not a lot that surprises me ...but this is beyond anything I've ever heard.. ( unintended Pun)
 
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I watched very little of it. They are both messed up individuals. After this circus is over I bet they will get back together and say it was all a mistake. This is what the rich and famous do in their spare time.
 
I’ve been following it pretty closely. I’ve for the most part liked Johnny Depp as an actor. I believe they’ve both been abusive to each other, either by acting out violently or using harsh language. However, I don’t think he has laid a hand on her. The fact she has recorded him seems like she’s tried to set him up all along. I don’t think a wrongful statement should ruin a persons career. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
 
Fairfax Circuit Court of Virginia - Civil Action No. : CL - 2019 - 00029.

Count 1:
Defamation for statements in Ms. Heard's Dec. 18, 2018 Op - Ed in the online edition of the Washington Post.

Count Two:
Defamation for statements in Ms. Heard's Op - Ed December 18, 2018 Washington Post Print edition.

Count Three:
Defamation in Ms. Heard's Op - Ed published when she tweeted a link to the Op - Ed on December 19, 2018.

Request/Prayer for damages:
1. Compensatory damages of $50,000,000.00 or in such additional amount to be proven at trial.

2. Not less than $350,000.00 in Punitive damages or permitted by the Commonwealth.

3. (Paraphrased): All expenses related to this Action.

4: (Paraphrased) And such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper. (This is a standard inclusion in any/every complaint).
 
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Almost laughed out loud when it was reported that they are trying to match each other's outfits.

The extent they are going to now is a reflection of how raw their emotions are towards each other. Drugs and alcohol might fueled their behavior but it didn't manufacture many of those thoughts, emotions, ideas etc. It's a reflection of them. They obviously were past their marriage expiration date.
 
Yesterday, I flipped the TV on, and a couple of the cable news channels were broadcasting Depp giving his testimony. I watched it for a few minutes, and it seemed that Depp was having trouble communicating...slurring his words, repeating himself, having trouble forming a coherent sentence, etc. After a few minutes I got the impression that he might be suffering an onset of Dementia or Alzheimer's.

A few minutes was enough...I finally found a channel that was broadcasting something more pertinent.
 
What do I think? I think divorce should be conducted in private. Just because this case involves famous personalities is no reason to turn their personal life into a public spectacle....with ignorant members of the public taking sides and passing judgement when they are not in possession of the facts.
 
Lavinia said:
What do I think? I think divorce should be conducted in private. Just because this case involves famous personalities is no reason to turn their personal life into a public spectacle....with ignorant members of the public taking sides and passing judgement when they are not in possession of the facts.
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yes but it's not a Divorce case, it's a Libel suit..He's suing her because she claimed through the Washington Post ( interesting that he's not suing the WP)..that he is an abuser, and because of that he's been shunned by future employers and overlooked for major roles .

Thus far everyone who has given glowing testimony on his behalf including his sister are on JD's payroll... all rely on JD for their employment
 
Don M. said:
Yesterday, I flipped the TV on, and a couple of the cable news channels were broadcasting Depp giving his testimony. I watched it for a few minutes, and it seemed that Depp was having trouble communicating...slurring his words, repeating himself, having trouble forming a coherent sentence, etc. After a few minutes I got the impression that he might be suffering an onset of Dementia or Alzheimer's.

A few minutes was enough...I finally found a channel that was broadcasting something more pertinent.
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On the contrary, despite being very slow to form a sentence, his recall seemed to be excellent IMO...way better than mine that's for sure, and especially given that for the most part everyone else does everything for him, and not even considering the massive drug and alcohol consumption. If I was in the position where people did everything but wipe my behind, I wouldn't have any memory of anything.
 
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It was proven that Amber lied about the effects of Johnny's physical abuse, when she said for the entirety of their marriage she carried a Milani Make up corrector palette with her everywhere on a daily basis. She would have to apply this before she could leave the house to cover the bruises to her face caused by Johnny .

Milani the make-up manufacturer, stated that this was impossible, because they didn't release the corrector make-up for sale until 2017 ..a whole year after the marriage broke-down..and the pair were separated. !
 
CarolfromTX said:
Big yawn! Two egocentric celebs slinging mud at one another. They should both be spanked and sent on their way.
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they're not slinging mud, they genuinely were in a toxic and mentally abusive marriage, but it's the excesses of their toxicities which the public paid for which has made this an interesting watch for the fans of JD...
 
Saw a short blurp on world news the other night about the divorce and till then I knew nothing about it and I haven't been following it......nor will I.

I like Depp as a actor.

Never heard of Heard till news the other night.

I could give a rat's patootie less about the whole deal.
 
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hollydolly said:
yes but it's not a Divorce case, it's a Libel suit..He's suing her because she claimed through the Washington Post ( interesting that he's not suing the WP)..that he is an abuser, and because of that he's been shunned by future employers and overlooked for major roles .
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yes that is the point it is a libel suit .... the Paper should have probably verified her claims but in today's world they don't print what ever and say "my bad" if wrong...
She made claims it was fuel for the narrative promoted at the moment and a celebrity....It could possibly have cost him work because so many believe first before proof ......
look at the fallout for others based on he said she said ......and the me too believe all women items .... people will drop actors in a heartbeat based on statements NOT proven behavior...
making such claims especially if using false or simply unproven claims should be costly.
 
hollydolly said:
Depp is mentally damaged....no-one talks about drowning their woman, then burning her, then having intercourse with the body to ensure it's dead...unless you're deranged ....but Amber heard is also mentally challenged in a more sinister was than Depp I feel... she doesn't have the excuse of alcohol and substance abuse
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..yet another dull marriage in Hollywood. Actors being actors.
 
It'll get down to....who's the better liar...

that the jury believes.

What a waste of court time!
 

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