At trial, lawyers read messages actor wrote to Elton John and others, describing alcohol and drug abuse and violent thoughts
- This article contains depictions of alleged abuse
Amber Heard finally got her chance to challenge Johnny Depp’s version of their marriage in court on Thursday as her legal team pressed the actor on his alcohol and drug use, and texts in which he described wanting to kill his then-wife and defile her body.
The cross-examination by Heard’s attorneys followed two days of unopposed testimony by Depp, in which the actor painted Heard as the aggressor in their three-year marriage.
In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org.
