On the witness stand Wednesday, Johnny Depp went into detail about his opiate detox and the violent argument with fellow actor Amber Heard that allegedly left him without part of the middle finger on his right hand.
Depp is suing his ex-wife for defamation, seeking $50 million after she described herself as a victim of physical abuse in a Washington Post essay. Heard has countersued, also for defamation, seeking $100 million. The civil trial, which started last week, is being held in Virginia, where servers for the newspaper’s website are located.
The trial, which is being broadcast live on Court TV, has featured witnesses supporting Depp’s side of the case, including the actor himself. Depp will be cross-examined soon by Heard’s attorney, and Heard’s witnesses will appear in the next phase of the trial.
