Johnny Depp has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard . The actor is seeking compensation of a mere $50 million. The dispute between the former spouses is one of the most high-profile trials in the history of show business. Foreign media occasionally leaks about witness statements and evidence presented by both sides.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

The two got married in 2015, but their great love lasted only 15 months. The couple’s divorce did not go without scandal. Amber Heard requested a restraining order against Depp. Photos of her bruised face appeared on the web.

Amber Heard was beaten by Johnny Depp?

The actress accused Depp of physical and psychological violence. Amber Heard became an icon of the #MeToo movement. She was the first actress in history to be named a United Nations Human Rights Champion, and was even named an ambassador for women’s rights in the American Civil Liberties Union. Due to his ex-wife’s slander, the actor became public enemy number one in the US. After the divorce, Amber gained not only fame, but also several lucrative advertising contracts.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial: more tapes leaked

Johnny Depp decided to fight back against his ex and fight for his good name. He filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and demanded $50 million in damages. Evidence in the case leaks to the media from time to time. Sometimes the scales tip in Amber’s favor, other times it turns out that Depp was the victim of clever manipulation.

Foreign media report that they have obtained a recording from 4 years ago. It is a report from an anonymous woman who called 911 to report that her friend Amber was involved in a fight and needed help. The informant provided the address of the apartment where the famous couple was living at the time. The caller does not provide any details, nor does the actor’s name appear, only information that physical violence had occurred.

I would like to report an assault. I know what happened, I want to report it, but I have to remain anonymous. Please, someone come here – can be heard in the recording released by the Daily Mail.

Lawyers for both sides say this is evidence in their favor. The actor’s attorneys say the recording will incriminate Heard and her friends, who said in their statements that Amber’s friend, iO Tillett Wright , reported the fight to the police.

15-05-2019 Cannes Premiere of the film Les Miserables in Cannes photo P.Kibitlewski photo P.Kibitlewski/ONS

Amber Heard – Golden Globes 2019, creation: Monique Lhuillier

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Divorce

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Amber Heard (in a Dolce&Gabbana dress) and Johnny Depp at the screening of the film “A Pact with the Devil” in London (photo: ONS)

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are divorcing after 15 months of marriage.