The court heard the stylist saw Heard the following day but did not notice any injuries. Johnny Depps security guard recalls actors distress after finger severed: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic One fan commented, Dude is representing the entire internet, while another fan wrote, He just remembered a joke from 10 years ago from out of the blue. 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. Both described Depp as "kind". As well as the Pirates of the Caribbean star he also guarded Paul McCartney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas and Julia Roberts. ', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard, 35, for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. He and Amber were screaming at each other. Thats how mind-numbing this trial is so far as to make his brain crack like that., One die-hard fan of Depp expressed, The laughing guy represents 99% of the world as to the absurdity of Amber's lies and her unwavering attempts to uphold them by adding even more lies! By the time McGivern arrived at the lobby of Depp's apartment building with the nurse, Heard was downstairs, so he had the nurse stay with Heard while he went upstairs to get Depp and try to get him out of the building. The very private British security specialist has been thrust into the spotlight following Heard's statement in court papers that he entered their apartment after Depp allegedly hit her with a phone on May 21. Travis McGivern, a security guard for Johnny Depp, is seen on video monitors as he testifies remotely in the courtroom in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 2, 2022, in Depp's defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. 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. However, Heard came back upstairs and the couple resumed their argument. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium." It doesn't mention Depp at all. "I didn't care that I was in the middle of their conversation at that point. When Heard reentered the apartment, she saw what Depp had done to her closet and things escalated further, McGivern said. Shes smashed my hand with a vodka bottle. I didn't want my client getting hit with anything else so I stood right by Mr. Depp. ", disputes some of the domestic abuse charges, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. "It was extremely impactful," he added, calling it "catastrophic" to Depp's career. Connelly who was trained in the UK prison service to notice evidence of physical assault testified that throughout Depp and Heard's relationship he began to see scratches or bruising on Depp's face. In addition to the passage about "a public figure representing domestic abuse," in another passage she writes, "I had the rare vantage point of seeing, in real time, how institutions protect men accused of abuse.". McGivern said he would regularly receive text messages from Depp during these fights to come to the couple's penthouse and help the actor leave. She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle. The security guard detailed various incidents of Heard having thrown items such as a lighter or can towards Depp. The trial over Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard resumed Monday with testimony from a man who worked as a security But the final version contains very little about Heard's personal experiences. Heard's lawyers, though, have said that even if the jury were to believe that she was never abused by Depp, Heard should still prevail in the lawsuit because the article is not about Depp, does not defame him, and Heard's free-speech rights allow her to weigh in on matters of public importance like domestic violence. 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 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." The various drafts of the articles were not shown to the jury so it's not clear how many personal details were in the first draft and how much Heard's lawyers had excised. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. In his witness statement, Mr Connolly said that Depp told him: "Look at my finger. Amber Heard speaks to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., May 2, 2022. As it so happens, Depp's former security guard said hes so committed that on the set of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, he was basically Jack Sparrow all the time. Rick Wood was hired back in 2015 to be Johnny Depp and Amber Heards security guard while they were in Australia. Depp claims she defamed him in an op-ed published in The Washington Post in December 2018 headlined, I spoke up against s*xual violence and faced our cultures wrath. According to the email, though, Heard was looking for a way to have a deleted passage restored to the article. "Protecting Johnny is his life. At one point, she spit at him.". Connelly admitted to being 'loyal' to Depp, but noted he would 'be loyal to [Heard's lawyers] if [he] was working for [them]'. 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. Judge was thrust into the spotlight when the actor was accused by ex-wife Amber heard of assaulting her in 2016. Johnny Depp's security guard, Travis McGivern, testified during the actor's defamation trial Monday. "On April 2016, I saw injuries on Mr. Depp. Entertainment reporter 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. Depp." He tells jurors he worked as security for Depp, his children and ex-partner, Vanessa Paradis.#JohnnyDepp #AmberHeard @LawCrimeNetwork pic.twitter.com/6hF1pd5R79. 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". We pay forvideostoo. I have other sources of income.". He said Heard replied: I love him, Im not going to lose him. Mr Bett called his boss Depp very low key while drunk and too cool for school but gave evidence that Heard had made disparaging comments about her husband and men in general. Mr Connolly said those explanations were only to protect Amber. Johnny Depp has finished giving evidence but was present at the High Court on Tuesday. The actor denies allegations of violence against him. Your login session has expired. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Mr Connolly was asked about what Heard, 34, has described as a "three-day hostage situation" in Australia in March 2015. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. On Thursday, Johnny Depp's bodyguard Malcolm Connolly took the stand to testify in the former's ongoing defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard. By early 2019 - weeks after Heard's op-ed - Whigham said it was clear that Depp's role in any "Pirates" film was scuttled and that producers were instead looking to move ahead with Margot Robbie in a lead role. R.I.P Jerry. Mr. Depp was giving as good as he got at that point. "He's walk into a door, or a door's walked into him," the security guard said. 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. He says he was never violent to her in their three-year marriage and instead alleges Heard was abusive an allegation she denies. Johnny Depps former security team was cross-examined during the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard which brought laughter and giggles to The next witness is called remotely. The trial which first began on 11 The defamation trial between Depp and Heard began on Monday, April 11, in Fairfax, Virginia, after Depp's March 2019 lawsuit against his ex-wife. This is not the first time that Depp's security guard has testified for him. He reflected how 'crazy' and 'fierce' Heard yelled at her ex-husband to 'f**k off, you f***ing coward'. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He first met Heard in 2011, when she and Depp started dating. The security guard said that Depp and Heard were "screaming at each other". Johnny Depp's security guard Sean Bett today revealed a photograph of the actor with a black eye after his then-wife Amber Heard allegedly punched him. Mr Bett said he did not see any visible injuries to Heards face. It was sometime after entering the penthouse that McGivern said he witnessed Heard throw a can of Red Bull at Depp, which hit the actor in the back. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Johnny Depp's longtime security guard testified in the actor's libel trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. On one of the sides of his face and the cheek area.. Actress Amber Heard arrives at the High Court in London for a hearing in Johnny Depp's libel case against the publishers of The Sun and its executive editor, 14 July 2020. What is cuckooing and why do people want it to be criminalised? Depp looked at her and said what the hell are you talking about?, He told the court. Mr Connolly said in a witness statement that when he and another security guard arrived at the property in Australia, he could hear the ruckus coming from inside. After being shown pictures of the actress's alleged injuries, Ms McMillen said her statement and recollection of seeing Heard at that time remained the same. The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. I never noticed her having two black eyes.". An image Heard said was taken after this incident, showing a bruise on her arm. 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 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. Malcolm Connolly, who has worked for the Hollywood star and his family for about 16 years, gave evidence on day six of the actor's high-profile libel action against the publishers of The Sun. ", Heard has accused Depp of physically and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions before and during their brief marriage. 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 All men are idiots, you shouldnt trust that guy, he claimed she had said. She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle'. R.I.P Jerry. According to Connelly, Heard and Depp's relationship started off 'lovey-dovey'. Johnny Depp arrives at High Court in London. In his statement, Mr Connolly said Heard came close to the car and said something like: "Are you just going to leave it like this, you f***ing coward?". "I don't know what you are insinuating but I would not perjure myself for anyone. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? "He was angry and agitated.". Connelly testified he never saw Heard with any injuries. The verbal onslaught continued from both of them. Much of Dougherty's testimony also centered on whether Heard has fulfilled a promise to donate $3.5 million half of her $7 million divorce settlement with Depp to the ACLU. Pic: Matt Baron/Shutterstock, Picture shown in court of Amber Heard's appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show. 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. Please logout and login again. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. 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