Friend, former agent, others testify about Johnny Depp's substance use
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Heard's sister, friend back her assault claims against Depp
Johnny Depp has testified he never struck ex-wife Amber Heard.
Heard cross-examined by Depp's lawyers
Johnny Depp's legal team finished its second day of questioning Amber Heard. Depp is suing his ex-wife over an op-ed she wrote in 2018 for The Washington Post where she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse. Depp's lawyers say he was defamed, although the piece did not mention his name. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News to discuss the trial.
Amber Heard finishes testimony in Johnny Depp libel lawsuit trial
Heard finished her testimony Tuesday afternoon, her fourth day on the stand.
Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
The Johnny Depp - Amber Heard defamation trial resumes
As the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial is set to resume, so is the trial by social media as both parties receive waves of abuse on social media from opposing supporters. Carter Evans has more.
10 most shocking moments from Amber Heard's testimony against Johnny Depp
From the "unusual and remarkable" time they first met, to how Depp allegedly "lost control of his bowels," and multiple abuse allegations, here are the most shocking moments from Amber Heard's testimony so far.
Top moments from Amber Heard's testimony
From the "unusual and remarkable" time she first met Johnny Depp, to how he allegedly "lost control of his bowels," and multiple abuse allegations, here are the most shocking moments from Amber Heard's testimony so far.
Amber Heard takes the stand for second day
Actor Amber Heard tearfully accused ex-husband Johnny Depp of physical and sexual abuse as she returned to the stand for her second day of testimony in the civil trial for the $50 million libel lawsuit filed by her ex-husband.
Amber Heard details fights with Johnny Depp in second day of testimony
Heard took the stand again Thursday in the now four-week trial.
Heard takes the stand in Depp defamation trial
Amber Heard took the stand for the second day Thursday in the defamation case brought against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp. During her testimony, Heard described multiple instances when she claims Depp mentally and physically abused her. Randy Kessler, a divorce attorney and trial law professor at Emory University, joins CBS News' Meg Oliver to discuss the trial.
Actor Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of abuse
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Amber Heard takes the stand in civil trial
Actress Amber Heard took the stand for the first time in the trial where Johnny Depp accuses her of defamation. She told the jury about the abuse she said she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband. Carter Evans has more.
Amber Heard testifies Johnny Depp hit her
Heard took the stand for the first time Wednesday afternoon in the now four-week trial.
Heard testifies in Depp's defamation trial
Amber Heard took the stand in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife. Dominic Patten, a senior editor for Deadline Hollywood, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss Heard's testimony.
Psychologist testifies Johnny Depp assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard
The psychologist's testimony contradicts that of a psychologist hired by Depp's lawyers, who said Heard was faking her symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
Security guard testifies in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case
Depp is suing Heard for libel after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post referring to herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Johnny Depp's attorneys question remote witnesses
Depp is suing Heard after she wrote an op-ed piece referring to herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
LAPD officers testify they did not see injuries on Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard after she wrote an op-ed piece referring to herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Witness: Amber Heard attacked Johnny Depp on island in 2015
Meanwhile, a forensic psychologist testified that Amber Heard suffers from borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.
Amber Heard's lawyers finish cross-examining Johnny Depp
"It was the only time I was able to fight back and use my own voice," Depp said of his decision to sue Amber Heard for a 2018 op-ed.
Johnny Depp returns to the witness stand
Testimony continues this morning in the contentious defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp is suing heard for $50 million over domestic abuse allegations she made in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. New York Times culture reporter Julia Jacobs joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
15 shocking moments from Johnny Depp's testimony
From painting with a bloody finger to leaving fecal matter in bed, these are some of the most shocking things Johnny Depp talked about during his testimony so far.
Shocking moments in Johnny Depp's testimony
From painting with a bloody finger to leaving fecal matter in bed, these are 15 of the most shocking things Johnny Depp talked about during his testimony so far in his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
Analyzing Johnny Depp's defamation case
Johnny Depp's defamation case against ex-wife and actress Amber Heard will enter its third week in court on Monday. The actor is suing her for $50 million after she wrote an opinion piece claiming she was a victim of domestic violence. Heard has also countersued Depp for defamation. CBS News' Michelle Miller and Mola Lenghi chat with Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier about the courtroom controversy.
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