Judge Penney Azcarate speaks during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
Actor Johnny Depp looks on in the courtroom. AP
Actor Johnny Depp looks on in the courtroom. AP
Amber Heard enters the courtroom. AP
Amber Heard enters the courtroom. AP
Johnny Depp arrives in the courtroom. AP
Johnny Depp arrives in the courtroom. AP
Actor Johnny Depp arrives for the 13th day of the trial. AP
Actor Johnny Depp arrives for the 13th day of the trial. AP
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks during the hearing. AP
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks during the hearing. AP
Actress Amber Heard looks on during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse. AFP
Actress Amber Heard looks on during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse. AFP
Amber Heard listens in the courtroom. AP
Amber Heard listens in the courtroom. AP
Johnny Depp's pile of sweets in the courtroom. AFP
Johnny Depp's pile of sweets in the courtroom. AFP
Michael Spindler, a forensic accountant, gives evidence. AP
Michael Spindler, a forensic accountant, gives evidence. AP
Michael Spindler is sworn in before giving evidence. AP
Michael Spindler is sworn in before giving evidence. AP
A monitor displays the reported earnings by year of Johnny Depp. Reuters
A monitor displays the reported earnings by year of Johnny Depp. Reuters
A monitor displays the reported monetary damages to Johnny Depp caused by lost bookings. Reuters
A monitor displays the reported monetary damages to Johnny Depp caused by lost bookings. Reuters
Michael Spindler tells the court that Johnny Depp lost the bulk of his income after his ex-wife's op-ed appeared in 'The Washington Post'. AFP
Michael Spindler tells the court that Johnny Depp lost the bulk of his income after his ex-wife's op-ed appeared in 'The Washington Post'. AFP
Johnny Depp speaks to his lawyer, Ben Chew, during the trial. AP
Johnny Depp speaks to his lawyer, Ben Chew, during the trial. AP
Amber Heard speaks with her lawyer. AP
Amber Heard speaks with her lawyer. AP
Amber Heard speaks with her lawyers at the defence table. AP
Amber Heard speaks with her lawyers at the defence table. AP
Amber Heard listens as Erin Falati, a former nurse, speaks via video conference. AP
Amber Heard listens as Erin Falati, a former nurse, speaks via video conference. AP
Erin Falati speaks via video conference in the courtroom. EPA
Erin Falati speaks via video conference in the courtroom. EPA
Erin Falati presents evidence to the courtroom via videolink. EPA
Erin Falati presents evidence to the courtroom via videolink. EPA

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US judge refuses to throw out Johnny Depp defamation suit against Amber Heard

'Aquaman' actress expected to take the stand later this week

The National

May 03, 2022

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The US judge hearing the defamation suit filed by Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp against his former wife Amber Heard rejected a defence request on Tuesday to throw the case out.

Lawyers for the Aquaman actress had asked Judge Penney Azcarate to dismiss the suit after Depp's lawyers rested their case in Fairfax County Circuit Court, Virginia.

They said Depp had failed to prove he was defamed by a December 2018 opinion piece published in The Washington Post, in which Heard described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse".

"The court should grant the motion to strike because the undisputed evidence is that he did, in fact, abuse Amber," said Heard's lawyer, Ben Rottenborn.

Benjamin Chew, Depp's lead lawyer, said the jury had a wealth of evidence to conclude that Heard falsely accused Depp of abuse.

Mr Chew said the evidence showed that “Ms Heard physically abused him. She’s the abuser”.

Ms Azcarate said the standard for dismissing a case at this point in the trial was exceedingly high, and that the case should be allowed to go ahead if Depp provided even a “scintilla” of evidence backing up his claims.

The trial will continue on Tuesday afternoon with Heard’s team starting to present its witnesses after more than three weeks of testimony from Depp’s witnesses, including four days on the stand by the actor.

Actor Amber Heard listens in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. AP
Actor Amber Heard listens in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. AP
Actor Johnny Depp talks to his attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. AP
Actor Johnny Depp talks to his attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. AP
Actor Johnny Depp walks to a lunch break. AP
Actor Johnny Depp walks to a lunch break. AP
Actor Johnny Depp's notebook and glasses are seen at Fairfax County Circuit Court during his defamation case against ex-wife, actor Amber Heard. Reuters
Actor Johnny Depp's notebook and glasses are seen at Fairfax County Circuit Court during his defamation case against ex-wife, actor Amber Heard. Reuters
Richard Marks, a technical forensics expert, is sworn in before he testifies in the courtroom on Monday. AFP
Richard Marks, a technical forensics expert, is sworn in before he testifies in the courtroom on Monday. AFP
Richard Marks, a technical forensics expert, testifies in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
Richard Marks, a technical forensics expert, testifies in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks to attorneys in the courtroom. AP
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks to attorneys in the courtroom. AP
Actor Johnny Depp walks into the courtroom after a break. AP
Actor Johnny Depp walks into the courtroom after a break. AP
US actress Amber Heard talks to her attorneys in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 2, 2022. EPA
US actress Amber Heard talks to her attorneys in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 2, 2022. EPA
US actress Amber Heard with her attorneys in the courtroom. EPA
US actress Amber Heard with her attorneys in the courtroom. EPA
Actor Amber Heard talks to her attorney in the courtroom during a break. AP
Actor Amber Heard talks to her attorney in the courtroom during a break. AP
US actor Johnny Depp listens to Jack Whigham, a talent manager for Depp. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp listens to Jack Whigham, a talent manager for Depp. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp looks on in the courtroom as his agent testifies. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp looks on in the courtroom as his agent testifies. EPA
Actor Amber Heard and her attorney listen as Jack Whigham, talent manager for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely. AP
Actor Amber Heard and her attorney listen as Jack Whigham, talent manager for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely. AP
Jack Whigham, talent manager for Johnny Depp, is sworn in for remote testimony. AP
Jack Whigham, talent manager for Johnny Depp, is sworn in for remote testimony. AP
Travis McGivern, a security guard for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely in the courtroom. EPA
Travis McGivern, a security guard for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely in the courtroom. EPA
Travis McGivern, a security guard for Johnny Depp, testified that he travelled with him and his ex-wife Amber Heard on several occasion. EPA
Travis McGivern, a security guard for Johnny Depp, testified that he travelled with him and his ex-wife Amber Heard on several occasion. EPA
US actress Amber Heard listens as Travis McGivern, security for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely. AFP
US actress Amber Heard listens as Travis McGivern, security for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely. AFP
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks to an attorney in the courtroom during the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard lawsuit. AFP
Judge Penney Azcarate speaks to an attorney in the courtroom during the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard lawsuit. AFP
Travis McGivern, security for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely in the courtroom. AFP
Travis McGivern, security for Johnny Depp, is seen on a monitor as he testifies remotely in the courtroom. AFP
US actress Amber Heard listens to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard listens to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard hugs a member of her legal team. EPA
US actress Amber Heard hugs a member of her legal team. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp arrives in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp arrives in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday. EPA
US actress Amber Heard arrives in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard arrives in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp waves to spectators in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp waves to spectators in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday. EPA
Ben Chew, the attorney representing US actor Johnny Depp, and Elaine Bredehoft, the attorney representing US actress Amber Heard, speak to Judge Penny Azcarate during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday. AFP
Ben Chew, the attorney representing US actor Johnny Depp, and Elaine Bredehoft, the attorney representing US actress Amber Heard, speak to Judge Penny Azcarate during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia on Monday. AFP

Heard did not name Depp in the Post article, but he sued her for implying he was a domestic abuser and is seeking $50 million in damages.

She counter-sued, asking for $100m and claiming she suffered "rampant physical violence and abuse" at his hands.

Depp has denied ever being physically abusive towards Heard and claimed at the trial that she was the one who was frequently violent.

Among the final witnesses for Depp on Tuesday morning was Erin Falati, a private nurse for Heard.

Ms Falati testified on a recorded deposition that she received photos of Heard with red marks on her face the night of May 21, 2016.

That was the night of a final fight between Depp and Heard that led to her divorce filing a few days later and her May 27 appearance at a Los Angeles courthouse, with red marks on her face, seeking a restraining order.

This photo was taken at the Los Angeles courthouse the day Heard filed her domestic violence restraining order against Johnny Depp. AP
This photo was taken at the Los Angeles courthouse the day Heard filed her domestic violence restraining order against Johnny Depp. AP
Evidence showing pictures of injuries to Heard appear on a screen. EPA
Evidence showing pictures of injuries to Heard appear on a screen. EPA
Actor Johnny Depp is seen laying in a hospital after his finger was injured while he and his ex-wife Amber Heard were in Australia in March 2015. Photo: Johnny Depp Legal Team / Reuters
Actor Johnny Depp is seen laying in a hospital after his finger was injured while he and his ex-wife Amber Heard were in Australia in March 2015. Photo: Johnny Depp Legal Team / Reuters
Evidence presented by US actress Amber Heard showing a bald spot in her head. AFP
Evidence presented by US actress Amber Heard showing a bald spot in her head. AFP
Evidence showing US actress Amber Heard's hair she testified was pulled out by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. AFP
Evidence showing US actress Amber Heard's hair she testified was pulled out by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard's injuries presented in court. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard's injuries presented in court. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard appear on a screen during a defamation trial. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard appear on a screen during a defamation trial. AFP
More evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard. AFP
More evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard. AFP
Johnny Depp reportedly wrote messages in his own blood to his former wife Amber Heard. EPA
Johnny Depp reportedly wrote messages in his own blood to his former wife Amber Heard. EPA
Pictures of shattered glass presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Pictures of shattered glass presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Photo presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Photo presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
This is a photo of the ping pong table where Amber Heard testified she was sexually assaulted by her former husband Johnny Depp. EPA
This is a photo of the ping pong table where Amber Heard testified she was sexually assaulted by her former husband Johnny Depp. EPA
Johnny Depp's scribblings presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Johnny Depp's scribblings presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial.
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial.
A photo of Johnny Depp that Amber Heard says she took of him whilst he was passed out. EPA
A photo of Johnny Depp that Amber Heard says she took of him whilst he was passed out. EPA
Communications presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Communications presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor in the courtroom during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor in the courtroom during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, EPA
More evidence was shared in the courtroom in the US actor Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. EPA
More evidence was shared in the courtroom in the US actor Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. EPA
Johnny Depp's emails were submitted as evidence in today's trial. EPA
Johnny Depp's emails were submitted as evidence in today's trial. EPA
An image taken by US actress Amber Heard of her former husband, Johnny Depp, passed out was submitted as trial evidence. EPA
An image taken by US actress Amber Heard of her former husband, Johnny Depp, passed out was submitted as trial evidence. EPA
Johnny Depp testified that these pictures were taken during the period when he had 'fallen off the wagon'. EPA
Johnny Depp testified that these pictures were taken during the period when he had 'fallen off the wagon'. EPA
Evidence shown in today's proceedings. When asked if he would often drink whisky in the morning, Mr Depp replied: “Isn’t happy hour anytime?”
Evidence shown in today's proceedings. When asked if he would often drink whisky in the morning, Mr Depp replied: “Isn’t happy hour anytime?”
US actress Amber Heard reacts as she listens to an audio recording of she and US actor Johhny Depp arguing. AFP
US actress Amber Heard reacts as she listens to an audio recording of she and US actor Johhny Depp arguing. AFP
US actor Johnny Depp testifies during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp testifies during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP

Depp has said she faked the bruises, and presented testimony from police officers who did not see marks on her face when authorities were called the night of the fight.

But the photos texted to Ms Falati, which were seen by the jury, could contradict the officers’ perception.

Heard is expected to take the witness stand this week.

Depp filed the defamation complaint in the US after losing a separate libel case in London in November 2020, which he brought against The Sun for calling him a "wife-beater".

Agencies contributed to this report

A scene from 'The Rum Diary', the film where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met in 2011. Photo: FilmDistrict
A scene from 'The Rum Diary', the film where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met in 2011. Photo: FilmDistrict
A scene from 'The Rum Diary', the film set where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met in 2011. Photo: FilmDistrict
A scene from 'The Rum Diary', the film set where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met in 2011. Photo: FilmDistrict
A scene from 'The Rum Diary', the film set where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met in 2011. Photo: FilmDistrict
A scene from 'The Rum Diary', the film set where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met in 2011. Photo: FilmDistrict
Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard star in 'The Rum Diary', an adaptation of the book by Hunter S Thompson.
Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard star in 'The Rum Diary', an adaptation of the book by Hunter S Thompson.
Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary.
Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary.
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Cryptocurrency Investing  for Dummies – by Kiana Danial 

There are several primers for investing in cryptocurrencies available online, including e-books written by people whose credentials fall apart on the second page of your preferred search engine. 

Ms Danial is a finance coach and former currency analyst who writes for Nasdaq. Her broad-strokes primer (2019) breaks down investing in cryptocurrency into baby steps, while explaining the terms and technologies involved.

Although cryptocurrencies are a fast evolving world, this  book offers a good insight into the game as well as providing some basic tips, strategies and warning signs.

Begin your cryptocurrency journey here. 

Available at Magrudy’s , Dh104 

Updated: May 03, 2022, 9:28 PM`
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