Johnny Depp’s security guard claimed that Amber Heard “punched” the Pirates of the Caribbean actor in the face as she appeared on the podium in the former couple’s trial for defamation. The 58-year-old is suing his ex-wife for $ 50 million (39 39 million) for an article he wrote for the Washington Post in 2018, saying he is a survivor of domestic violence. Although the article does not name him, his lawyers said he falsely implied that he had physically and sexually abused her – while the 36-year-old was being traded for $ 100 million (76 76 million), claiming that her ex-partner was slandering her. calling her a liar. Appearing via video link at the Fairfax Court in Virginia from Los Angeles earlier today, security guard Travis McGovern told jurors that Herd once punched her ex-husband in the face, recalling how “shocked” he was. He said the alleged altercation took place on March 23, 2015, and testified that he “heard and saw a closed fist coming into contact with Mr. Depp on the left side of his face,” noting that it was Herd’s fist. “The initial look on his face reflects mine, a kind of shock,” he claimed. Depp sues his ex-wife for defamation (Image: AP) Herd attacks Caribbean Pirates actor (Image: AP) ‘My job is [to] I ensure the safety and well-being of my clients and I felt that I had not done so “. He claimed that Depp “had a nice little gloss” from the alleged punch and that his face was red and swollen – but that he never responded to the “incident”. During the same brawl at their LA penthouse, McGovern said he saw Herd throw a Red Bull box that hit Depp in the back. “The verbal attack continued by both of them,” he said, and told the court that Depp “gave as much as he got.” Travis McGivern appeared via video link (Image: AP) He said that Herd then threw something else and at one point spat. Speaking to the court, he recalled that their argument included “many assaults and F bombs”. The security guard said that Herd would refer to Depp as “the unjust king’s father”, the “f ** king washed up” and as “king c ***, who [Depp] he also called her. “ “Say it, he threw it,” he said, adding that he did not remember what it was about, but “the word F is my favorite word and he threw it to a point where I felt uncomfortable.” ‘
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The trial, which began with the selection of jurors on April 11, is expected to last about seven weeks. Depp has taken a stand in the courthouse along with various witnesses, including his former bodyguard and their ex-couple’s therapist. Heard was supposed to be the first witness in the defense, but reports now show that she will be second in the stands as her team “changes tactics”. The trial continues. Do you have a story? If you have a celebrity story, video or photo, please contact the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us at [email protected] by calling 020 3615 2145 or visiting the Submit Data Page – I’ll love to hear new σου. MORE: WWE legend Mick Foley responds to reactions after The Undertaker “snubbed” him during a Hall of Fame talk MORE: Lady Gaga gave a sweet kiss to Tom Cruise on the cheek after supporting her at the Vegas show
