<p>'Aquaman' actress Amber Heard recently got candid and shared her experience of being on the witness stand for her defamation trial with her ex-husband and 'Pirates of the&nbsp;Caribbean' actor Johnny Depp.</p>

<p>On Friday, the 36-year-old actress&nbsp;gave an interview and said that it was terrifying to be cross-examined by Depp's legal team. Talking about her sexual assault claims against her ex-lover, Heard said that she felt intimidated and scared.</p>

<p>On an NBC News Dateline special, Heard said, "The scariest, most intimidating thing for anybody talking about sexual violence is not being believed, being called a liar, or being humiliated."&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the Friday&nbsp;special episode, the actress also alleged that a piece of evidence that wasn't allowed in the courtroom could have changed the entire verdict.</p>

<p>She said, "There's a binder worth of years of notes dating back to 2011 from the very beginning of my relationship that were taken by my doctor, who I was reporting the abuse to. Her notes represented years — years — of real-time explanations of what was going on."</p>

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<p>After weeks-long trial, Depp was awarded&nbsp;$15 million in damages but Heard only has to pay $10.35 million due to Virginia law cap on punitive damages. The seven-person jury also awarded Heard $2 million in damages for her counterclaims against Depp.</p>

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<p>According to Heard's attorney, the actress will "absolutely" appeal the verdict against her. And, she won't be able to pay millions of dollars as damages.</p>

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'Aquaman' actress Amber Heard recently got candid and shared her experience of being on the witness stand for her defamation trial with her ex-husband and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor Johnny Depp.

'Aquaman' actress Amber Heard recently got candid and shared her experience of being on the witness stand for her defamation trial with her ex-husband and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor Johnny Depp. On Friday, the 36-year-old actress gave an interview and said that it was terrifying to be cross-examined by Depp's legal team. Talking about her sexual assault claims against her ex-lover, Heard said that she felt intimidated and scared. On an NBC News Dateline special, Heard said, "The scariest, most intimidating thing for anybody talking about sexual violence is not being believed, being called a liar, or being humiliated." During the Friday special episode, the actress also alleged that a piece of evidence that wasn't allowed in the courtroom could have changed the entire verdict. She said, "There's a binder worth of years of notes dating back to 2011 from the very beginning of my relationship that were taken by my doctor, who I was reporting the abuse to. Her notes represented years — years — of real-time explanations of what was going on." Also read: Inviting men with Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai..' scene, Pakistan restaurant irks internet After weeks-long trial, Depp was awarded $15 million in damages but Heard only has to pay $10.35 million due to Virginia law cap on punitive damages. The seven-person jury also awarded Heard $2 million in damages for her counterclaims against Depp. According to Heard's attorney, the actress will "absolutely" appeal the verdict against her. And, she won't be able to pay millions of dollars as damages. Also read: Uma Thurman, Paul Walker, Mindy Kaling and more to receive stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Amber Heard calls cross-examination about Johnny Depp's alleged assault the 'scariest' thing

Actor Johnny Depp won defamation case against wife Amber Heard. The Jury has awarded USD 15 million in damages to Depp. Jury has also awarded Amber Heard USD 2 million over her countersuit. As the trial ends after two months, here's a look back at some memorable quotes.

Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Some memorable quotes from the case

<p>In the ongoing defamation trial, jurors have started to begin discussing the claims of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on Friday, media reports said. For the last six weeks, the former Hollywood couple has been making several conflicting revelations about their troubled marriage. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In closing arguments, Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez said on Friday, "Mr. Depp experienced persistent verbal, physical and emotional abuse by Ms. Heard. We ask you to give Mr. Depp his life back by telling the world Mr. Depp is not the abuser Ms. Heard says he is." The allegations of Heard about abuse by Depp were "wild, over-the-top and implausible". She has ruined the reputation of Depp in Hollywood and among fans, Vasquez added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Benjamin Rottenborn, who is Heard’s lawyer, reminded the jurors about the explicit text messages from Depp to friends or associates in his closing argument. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a message, Depp called Heard a "filthy whore". He had said he wanted her dead and "would fuck her burnt corpse."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This is a window into the heart and mind of America's favorite pirate. This is the real Johnny Depp," Rottenborn said.&nbsp;"Your key question to answer is 'does the First Amendment give Ms. Heard the right to write the words she wrote? You cannot simultaneously uphold the First Amendment and find in favour of Johnny Depp," Rottenborn told the jury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In the ongoing defamation trial, jurors have started to begin discussing the claims of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on Friday, media reports said. For the last six weeks, the former Hollywood couple has been making several conflicting revelations about their troubled marriage.

In the ongoing defamation trial, jurors have started to begin discussing the claims of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on Friday, media reports said. For the last six weeks, the former Hollywood couple has been making several conflicting revelations about their troubled marriage. In closing arguments, Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez said on Friday, "Mr. Depp experienced persistent verbal, physical and emotional abuse by Ms. Heard. We ask you to give Mr. Depp his life back by telling the world Mr. Depp is not the abuser Ms. Heard says he is." The allegations of Heard about abuse by Depp were "wild, over-the-top and implausible". She has ruined the reputation of Depp in Hollywood and among fans, Vasquez added. Also Read | Defamation trial: Heard claims to face harassment, death threats on accusing Depp of abuse in final testimony Benjamin Rottenborn, who is Heard’s lawyer, reminded the jurors about the explicit text messages from Depp to friends or associates in his closing argument. In a message, Depp called Heard a "filthy whore". He had said he wanted her dead and "would fuck her burnt corpse." Watch: 'It's ridiculous,' Johnny Depp refutes ex-wife Amber Heard's testimony in defamation trial × "This is a window into the heart and mind of America's favorite pirate. This is the real Johnny Depp," Rottenborn said. "Your key question to answer is 'does the First Amendment give Ms. Heard the right to write the words she wrote? You cannot simultaneously uphold the First Amendment and find in favour of Johnny Depp," Rottenborn told the jury. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

In defamation trial, jurors start to discuss claims of actors Johnny Depp, Amber Heard

<p>As Hollywood actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial came to an end and jurors began deliberating, the ‘Aquaman’&nbsp;actress’ ex-boyfriend and CEO of SpaceX &amp;&nbsp;Tesla,&nbsp;Elon Musk,&nbsp;took to Twitter to comment on the same. Calling the two Hollywood stars ‘incredible’, he wished for the two to ‘move on’ in life and do better.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The billionaire commented on a post that highlighted major ‘takeaways’ from Amber-Johnny’s trial and shared his views. His comment read, “I hope they both move on. At their best, they are each incredible (sic).”</p>

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<p>As per reports, Amber and Elon dated each other for a brief period after her split with the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’&nbsp;star.</p>

<p>Some reports suggest that they dated&nbsp;each other for a year before parting&nbsp;ways in 2017. However, Johnny’s lawyers had alleged during the trial that Amber started dating Musk shortly after her&nbsp;separation with her husband&nbsp;in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the trial, Johnny’s&nbsp;lawyers had also submitted a footage of Amber’s ‘late night meetings’ with Musk. But when the billionaire was asked to testify in court, he denied and kept his distance from the courtroom drama.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: Seven-person jury deliberations underway</strong></p>

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<p>Addressing the high-profile case, Elon’s lawyer Alex Spiro told NBC that his client ‘will not be testifying’ in the defamation trial.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the sets of the 2009 film ‘The Rum Diary’, Amber and Johnny first saw each other and became friends. Within a few years, they started dating and fell madly in love with each other.</p>

<p>In 2015, the two tied the knot and took wedding&nbsp;vows. Within a year of their marriage, Heard filed for divorce, which got finalised in 2017.</p>

<p>In 2018, Johnny filed a defamation case against his ex-wife who had accused the former of being physically abusive and a drug addict. Since Amber wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence, Johnny’s lawyer took the matter to the court and alleged that Amber’s statements have damaged Johnny’s career and reputation.</p>


As Hollywood actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial came to an end and jurors began deliberating, the ‘Aquaman’ actress’ ex-boyfriend and CEO of SpaceX & Tesla, Elon Musk, took to Twitter to comment on the same.

As Hollywood actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial came to an end and jurors began deliberating, the ‘Aquaman’ actress’ ex-boyfriend and CEO of SpaceX & Tesla, Elon Musk, took to Twitter to comment on the same. Calling the two Hollywood stars ‘incredible’, he wished for the two to ‘move on’ in life and do better. The billionaire commented on a post that highlighted major ‘takeaways’ from Amber-Johnny’s trial and shared his views. His comment read, “I hope they both move on. At their best, they are each incredible (sic).” I hope they both move on. At their best, they are each incredible. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 28, 2022 As per reports, Amber and Elon dated each other for a brief period after her split with the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star. Some reports suggest that they dated each other for a year before parting ways in 2017. However, Johnny’s lawyers had alleged during the trial that Amber started dating Musk shortly after her separation with her husband in 2015. In the trial, Johnny’s lawyers had also submitted a footage of Amber’s ‘late night meetings’ with Musk. But when the billionaire was asked to testify in court, he denied and kept his distance from the courtroom drama. Watch | Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: Seven-person jury deliberations underway Addressing the high-profile case, Elon’s lawyer Alex Spiro told NBC that his client ‘will not be testifying’ in the defamation trial. Also read: In defamation trial, jurors start to discuss claims of actors Johnny Depp, Amber Heard On the sets of the 2009 film ‘The Rum Diary’, Amber and Johnny first saw each other and became friends. Within a few years, they started dating and fell madly in love with each other. In 2015, the two tied the knot and took wedding vows. Within a year of their marriage, Heard filed for divorce, which got finalised in 2017. In 2018, Johnny filed a defamation case against his ex-wife who had accused the former of being physically abusive and a drug addict. Since Amber wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence, Johnny’s lawyer took the matter to the court and alleged that Amber’s statements have damaged Johnny’s career and reputation.

Elon Musk breaks his silence on Amber Heard, Johnny Depp’s defamation trial, calls them ‘incredible’

<p>In defamation trial,&nbsp;actor Johnny Depp, who was&nbsp;on the witness stand again, has rubbished former wife Amber Heard's testimony on Wednesday, media reports said. Depp said the claims of the abuse levelled against him by her were "unimaginably brutal, cruel and false."&nbsp;Depp and his attorneys refuted the testimony of Heard on Wednesday that he had physically and sexually abused her several times in their relationship, before and during the marriage. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple got divorced in 2017. To describe accounts of Heard, Depp said, "Horrible, ridiculous, humiliating, ludicrous, painful, savage. Unimaginably brutal, cruel and false. All false. No human being is perfect. But I have never in my life committed sexual battery, physical abuse."&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"No matter what happens. I did get here and I did tell the truth and I have spoken up for what I’ve been carrying on my back, reluctantly, for six years," Depp said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>During cross-examination, the attorneys of Heard asked Depp about text messages, which were retrieved from his phone. A message to an assistant had described genitals of a woman as being "RIGHTFULLY MINE. I NEED. I WANT. I TAKE." &nbsp;Depp has denied writing these texts. The actor said his phone may have been used by someone else or the message was altered. &nbsp;</p>

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In defamation trial, actor Johnny Depp, who was on the witness stand again, has rubbished former wife Amber Heard's testimony on Wednesday, media reports said. Depp said the claims of the abuse levelled against him by her were "unimaginably brutal, cruel and false.

In defamation trial, actor Johnny Depp, who was on the witness stand again, has rubbished former wife Amber Heard's testimony on Wednesday, media reports said. Depp said the claims of the abuse levelled against him by her were "unimaginably brutal, cruel and false." Depp and his attorneys refuted the testimony of Heard on Wednesday that he had physically and sexually abused her several times in their relationship, before and during the marriage. The couple got divorced in 2017. To describe accounts of Heard, Depp said, "Horrible, ridiculous, humiliating, ludicrous, painful, savage. Unimaginably brutal, cruel and false. All false. No human being is perfect. But I have never in my life committed sexual battery, physical abuse." Also Read: Kate Moss testifies for Johnny Depp, refutes Amber Heard's claim of being pushed down the staircase by actor "No matter what happens. I did get here and I did tell the truth and I have spoken up for what I’ve been carrying on my back, reluctantly, for six years," Depp said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE During cross-examination, the attorneys of Heard asked Depp about text messages, which were retrieved from his phone. A message to an assistant had described genitals of a woman as being "RIGHTFULLY MINE. I NEED. I WANT. I TAKE." Depp has denied writing these texts. The actor said his phone may have been used by someone else or the message was altered. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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