Virginia (USA) – It’s going to be the Hollywood Trial of the Year!
The mud fight between US actor Johnny Depp (58) and his ex-wife Amber Heard (35) should be legally clarified in spring 2022. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star is suing his ex for defamation for $ 50 million. In an interview with the Washington Post, she spoke about violence against women and allegedly indirectly accused Depp.
James Franco (43) is charged as a witness in the Depp trial. The award-winning actor is said to have had an affair with Amber HeardPhoto: DEBRA L ROTHENBERG / AFP
According to celebrity magazine “Page Six” The case will be heard in Fairfax County, Virginia, starting April 11th. Twelve days of the trial are scheduled.
An important witness in the proceedings: none other than US actor James Franco (43)! The question is whether the Golden Globe award winner had a love affair with Heard at the time in question. A surveillance camera shows them both exiting the elevator to Johnny Depp’s penthouse.
The 58-year-old’s lawyers also want to find out from Franco whether he saw any bruises on Heard’s face. Because one day before, Depp is said to have missed a violet in a dispute.
“Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp (58) takes action against the mistreatment allegations of his ex-wifePhoto: AP
The star recently admitted in a radio interview that Franco didn’t let much burn at the time. He confessed to being addicted to sex and being unfaithful. Two former drama students who sued him for sexual assault, among other things, are said to have paid Franco millions in compensation.
Whipping victim? Actress Amber Heard claims to have been brutally abused by ex-husband Johnny DeppPhoto: REUTERS
Only one thing is important to Johnny Depp: He wants to restore his reputation, which has been battered by the allegations, in court. The super star protests that he did not violate Amber Heard or any other woman.
In Great Britain, Johnny Depp suffered a defeat in court over a year ago against the tabloid “The Sun”. The paper had – referring to Amber Heard – referred to in an article as a “wife beater”. The reports are based on facts, the judges said.