- Actor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million over an op-ed she wrote in 2018, claiming it damaged his career.
- Heard did not name Depp in the article entitled, "I spoke up against sexual violence—and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change." His lawyers argue it was obviously about him.
- Before the week-long break, Depp testified that he never hit Heard. Heard took the stand and recounted several allegations of abuse by her ex-husband, Depp.
- The trial has been widely discussed and often mocked, with the recent Saturday Night Love parodying events in their cold open.
- Court proceedings resume at 9 a.m. EST Monday, May 16, and will be live streamed online from Monday through Thursday. Closing arguments are expected to be given on May 27.
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WATCH: Depp, Heard Trial Resumes
The trial is about to begin at 9 a.m. EST Monday morning.
Amber Heard is expected to be back on the stand for more direct examination from her legal team.
12 min ago 08:49 AM EDT
Amber Heard releases statement before return to court — "Truth is not on Depp's side"
A spokesperson for Heard has released a statement this morning ahead of the continuation of the trial.
"There's an old saying by trial lawyers: when the facts are on your side, argue the facts. When the facts are not on your side, pound away on the podium. Today, we expect Depp's attorneys will instead pound away on the victim," Heard's representative said. "We fear it will be equal parts shameful and...
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