After seeing many fights, Bett stated that he informed Heard that this cant continue., During the trial, when Sean Bett was testifying, the courtroom was shown two pictures of Depp's face from 2015, which the Law and Crime Network allegedly described as having "black eye/injuries to Depp's face.". "I heard Jerry say, 'Boss, please.' But the final version contains very little about Heard's personal experiences. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Johnny Depp's security guard Sean Bett today revealed a photograph of the actor with a black eye after his then-wife Amber Heard allegedly punched him. Much of the article talks about legislative priorities for advocates of domestic abuse prevention. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Depp and Heard met during filming of "The Rum Diary," an adaptation of a Thompson novel. Former security guard Jerry Judge texted Mr Depp on 26 April 2015, Johnny it is lovely to see how you and Amber are so happy to which Mr Depp responded Very, very kind mate!! All men are idiots, you shouldnt trust that guy, he claimed she had said. Appearing via video-link, Ms Roberts told the court she had never seen the actor being violent towards Heard. The actor's longtime bodyguard, Jerry Judge, has worked with Depp, 52, for more than 15 years and has been by his side as he tours Europe with his band the Hollywood Vampires. I was emphatic, thats a serious mark, said Mr Bett. When Mr Connolly got Depp out of the house, he said: "I had the car door open and when we were outside Johnny said to me words to the effect of, 'Look at my finger. "He was angry and agitated.". As they were leaving the apartment, McGivern said Depp chewed him out for letting Heard punch him. "It was extremely impactful," he added, calling it "catastrophic" to Depp's career. Depp looked at her and said what the hell are you talking about?, He told the court. Jurors also heard briefly from Depp's business manager, Ed White. What is cuckooing and why do people want it to be criminalised? Mr Connolly was asked about what Heard, 34, has described as a "three-day hostage situation" in Australia in March 2015. The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. At that point, McGivern said he was demanding that he and Depp leave. I had the car door open and when we were outside Johnny said to me words to the effect of Look at my finger. Sign up for notifications from Insider! In four days of testimony in April, he said he never hit Heard and that he has never struck a woman. "#JerryJudge you were #mrsecurity in the #Entertainment business in the UK a one-off, nice guy, heart as big as a lion great friend over many years #RIP bud will never be forgotten.". Mr Connolly said he got to the property at about 1.30pm after receiving an urgent call from the head of Depps security team Jerry Judge, now deceased, who told him: Malcolm, get in the car, extract the boss from the situation.. Shes smashed my hand with a vodka bottle.. He added that the story Depp had trapped the finger in the accordion doors in the house was my story. He reflected how 'crazy' and 'fierce' Heard yelled at her ex-husband to 'f**k off, you f***ing coward'. Had another one. The security guard explained how there was 'screaming and shouting' and Depp was 'nursing one hand'. I heard Jerry say, Boss, please. But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium.. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium." Johnny Depp's longtime security guard testified in the actor's libel trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. A judge dismissed the claim, concluding the allegations of domestic abuse against Depp were substantially true, and an appeal court challenge to the ruling was rejected. Amber Heard is losing to Johnny Depp in court and Im loving every moment of it! The man can be seen covering his face with his hands to stop his laughter before he leaves the courtroom as Depps attorney objected multiple times. I opened the door, which wasnt locked, and saw Johnny in the foyer area of the house. Whigham said Depp was still able to work after the initial allegations made against him in 2016. Heard did not name her ex-husband when she wrote about becoming a public figure representing domestic abuse but Depp argues she was clearly referring to him. He had scratch marks around his nose area, Mr Bett told the jury in Fairfax County, Virginia. She alleged she saw Heard "lunge violently at Johnny, pull his hair, and commit other aggressive physical acts against him". I have other sources of income.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Mandel Travis McGivern testified Monday via !, The message added: I cut the top of my middle finger off What should I do!?? But he added that he saw injuries on Depp during that timeframe. However, during and after the honeymoon, Connelly explained Heard became more 'demanding' and 'feisty'. "It's definitely not your typical bodyguard and celebrity client relationship," says a source. Johnny Depps security guard recalls actors distress after finger severed: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic ", Heard has accused Depp of physically and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions before and during their brief marriage. ", Slaps on stage and WAGS in court the 12 most shocking celebrity moments of the year, Amber Heard settles defamation case with Johnny Depp, Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp libel trial verdict. Dougherty from the ACLU testified that numerous lawyers from the organization reviewed the article at various stages, and asked Heard's lawyers to review the piece as well to ensure it did not run afoul of a nondisclosure agreement she had with Depp in connection with the couple's 2016 divorce. "The F-word is my favorite word and it was being thrown around to the point where I was uncomfortable," McGivern added. The company tweeted a tribute to Judge saying: "Music & Arts Founder and Managing Director sadly passed away today. He said he does not "depend" on the actor for his income. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . He claimed Depp told him: Shes cut my f***ing finger off. "On April 2016, I saw injuries on Mr. Depp. "Protecting Johnny is his life. He added: I could hear the ruckus inside. In his statement, Mr Connolly said Heard came close to the car and said something like: "Are you just going to leave it like this, you f***ing coward?". Mr Bett said he did not see any visible injuries to Heards face. The second incident was in December 2015, said the security guard, as he claimed the former couple got into an argument and she scratched him. WebHere's hoping YouTube doesn't mute this one A tribute to Johnny Depp and his bodyguard Jerry Judge * I just found out today (6 April 2019), that Jerry Judge has recently passed "I yelled to Jerry to please help me and told him that if Johnny hit me one more time I was going to call the police," Heard said in her filing for a temporary restraining order against Depp. WebJOHNNY DEPP PAYS TRIBUTE TO BODYGUARD JERRY JUDGE Top 5 Daily 2.49K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 194K views 3 years ago #hollywoodvampires Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard, 35, for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. It was then that Depp went into Heard's closet and "rearranged" it for her, throwing "down every rack of clothing and shoes.". We pay forvideostoo. He told the court in London he never saw Depp, 57, hitting Heard, and that he would never tolerate any man striking a woman, even if he was "the Pope". We exited the front door., Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court on the first day, Amber Heard arrives at the High Court on the first day, Johnny Depp on the first day of his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), Amber Heard with her sister Whitney Heard on the first day Johnny Depp's libel case, Johnny Depp (right) being cross-examined by Sasha Wass QC (left) before the judge, Mr Justice Nicol, at the High Court on 7 July, Johnny Depp arrives on the second day of the hearing his libel case, Amber Heard waves as she arrives at the High Court on the second day, Johnny Depp (L) arrives on the third day of his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), at the High Court on 9 July, Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court on 9 July, Photo showing Amber Heard injury alleged to have been caused by Johnny Depp. Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. Mr Connolly said in a witness statement that when he and another security guard arrived at the property in Australia, he could hear the ruckus coming from inside. "He was more a family and brother to Johnny and he protected Johnny from harms way those 22 years and will protect him from above, rest in peace beautiful angel of a human being Mr Jerry Judge you will be missed by all of us. Later in the hearing, Ms Roberts - who described Depp as "an unusually kind man" - was asked about two alleged incidents in the Bahamas. When he blamed Heard for an excessive wine bill that featured multiple $500 bottles of Spanish Vega Sicilia wine, Heard's lawyers responded with a barrage of questions over Depp's spending excesses, including spending millions of dollars to shoot journalist Hunter S. Thompson's ashes out of a cannon. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Jerry Judge pictured with Johnny Depp, who he guarded for 20 years, The Brit was on hand to guard Depp at all times of the day and night, Judge also worked with a host of other celebrities, The minder was thrust into the spotlight when Amber Heard accused Depp of assaulting her, Fans set up a Facebook page dedicated to Judge, The bodyguard also made cameo appearances in his films, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The security officer said Heards account of the incident bore no resemblance to his recollection and that when he arrived at the house, the actress did not have any marks on her face or arms. Actor Johnny Depp laughed after his bodyguard compared his use of alcohol and marijuana to Jack Sparrow. During those discussions, Heard sent back an edited version approved by her lawyers that "specifically neutered much of the copy regarding her marriage," according to an email from Jessica Weitz, an ACLU employee who coordinated with Heard. Sean Bett JDs long-term security testified that Amber Heards friends and family were taking advantage of Johnny Depp. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. His lawyers say the article bore the meaning there was overwhelming evidence Depp assaulted Heard, 34, on a number of occasions and left her in fear for her life. ", He continued: "I could hear the ruckus inside. Heard did not name her ex-husband when she wrote about becoming a public figure representing domestic abuse but Depp argues she was clearly referring to him. Connelly admitted to being 'loyal' to Depp, but noted he would 'be loyal to [Heard's lawyers] if [he] was working for [them]'. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? She also said she had seen a "red, swelling gash" on the actor's nose, and alleged he had told her that the actress had thrown a can of lacquer thinner into his face. The next witness is called remotely. In her statement, Ms Roberts said Depp responded to "verbal attacks" by Heard by saying "go away" and "just leave me alone". I just cannot live like this. Heard claims the incident was part of a three-day hostage situation in Australia one of 14 allegations of violent behaviour she has made against her former husband. ", However, the stylist said: "I never noticed anything like that when I saw her. He noted how Depp in order to show he didn't have anything in his hands to retaliate would often lift his hands up. Both described Depp as "kind". Sasha Wass QC, representing The Suns publisher News Group Newspapers, said Depp had come up with a variety of potential explanations to give to other people about how his finger was damaged. Johnny Depp had to be advised to stay away from Amber Heard, as it was making him more depressed and anxious and could turn violent. Bett said that Heard had talked to him about the relationship on a handful of occasions: He added that their fights had started taking place quite frequently: Bett cited Heard as stating at the time, which he estimated to be around 2012 or 2013: Sean Bett also shared how he and Johnny fled the scene when Heard became violent: Sean Bett stated that he still works for Depp, handling his personal security operations. Heard's lawyers predicted at the outset of the trial that it would become a mudslinging soap operathat would delve into messy details of Depp and Heard's personal lives. I was able to knock it away so it didn't hit him. American actor Johnny Depp's personal security guard, Sean Bett, testified during the ongoing defamation trial between the star and his ex-wife Amber Heard, in which he shared pictures of the injured actor. It is the second time the warring former couple have faced off in court each other, after a 2020 battle in London when Depp sued The Sun for calling him a wife-beater. A member of Johnny Depp's security team has told the High Court he was contacted to "extract the boss" from an argument with Amber Heard in Australia, and that the star was "panicking" as his finger had been sliced open. Depp's loyal right-hand-man will remain with him as the Hollywood Vampires perform on Sunday in Bucharest before returning stateside for the rest of their summer tour dates. Enter your password to log in. One of Johnny Depp's security guards says he witnessed Amber Heard punch the actor in the face during their marriage. The very private British security specialist has been thrust into the spotlight following Heard's statement in court papers that he entered their apartment after Depp allegedly hit her with a phone on May 21. She never mentioned Depp by name in the op-ed, but his lawyers argued it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made in 2016 when she sought a restraining order against him. Depp claims ex-wife Amber Heard ruined his reputation with false domestic-violence claims. Malcolm Connolly, who has "He's walk into a door, or a door's walked into him," the security guard said. The trial continues. "#JerryJudge you were #mrsecurity in the #Entertainment business in the UK a one-off, nice guy, heart as big as a lion great friend over many years #RIP bud will never be forgotten.". It was Johnny Depp, not Amber Heard, who had marks on their body from possible domestic abuse, testified Depps personal security guard. The trial over Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard resumed Monday with testimony from a man who worked as a security This account already exists. Judge also had cameos in several of Depps films including Sweeney Todd" and appeared several episodes of Dr. "Jerry is Johnny's closest confidant." Sean Bett said that it wasn't the only time he saw the actor with facial injuries and revealed how Depp and Heard fought all the time. Please logout and login again. McGivern said Heard and her sister Whitney, who had entered the loft during the fight, eventually left the apartment, likely to go to one of Depp's other penthouses in the building, where he often let friends stay. The Brit protected Johnny Depp for nearly 20 years in his long career providing security to the stars. Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. One of Johnny Depp s security guards has claimed he cooked up a story about the actors severed finger to protect Amber Heard. "WATCH #CourtTV LIVE - #DeppHeardTrial - https://t.co/tnYdPcDRMU pic.twitter.com/QIrctCrm4s. She is as full of shit as a Christmas goose!! Depp claims she defamed him in an op-ed published in The Washington Post in December 2018 headlined, I spoke up against s*xual violence and faced our cultures wrath. She's cut my f***ing finger off. Heard's lawyers have cited a variety of factors including reports of heavy drug and alcohol use, a lawsuit by a crew member in July 2018 who says he was punched on set by Depp, and aseparate libel lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper in 2018 as things that damaged Depp's image more than the Post article. It was sometime after entering the penthouse that McGivern said he witnessed Heard throw a can of Red Bull at Depp, which hit the actor in the back. His work with Johnny Depp was so well-regarded with the actors fans, he even inspired a Facebook page called Jerry Judge Johnny Depps Life Angel. Judge has plenty of experience protecting Hollywood's top stars and Depp is not the first celebrity to be under his watchful eye. Mr Connolly said Depp also told him that Heard had put a cigarette out on his face, and confirmed he saw a mark. In his witness statement, Mr Connolly said that Depp told him: "Look at my finger. White said he intervened in 2016 to resolve financial difficulties for Depp, including unpaid taxes and a cash crunch. View our online Press Pack. Johnny Depp's security guard sent in to 'extract the boss' during 'ruckus' with Amber Heard, court hears, Johnny Depp has finished giving evidence but was present at the High Court on Tuesday, as was Heard - who is due to appear as a witness later in the trial, The court has previously been shown this picture of Depp after injuring his finger, Amber Heard pictured arriving at court on Tuesday morning, Footage of Depp swearing and banging cupboards, recorded by Heard, was shown in court again on Tuesday, Stylist Samantha McMillen says she did not see Heard with injuries after an alleged incident of violence. ", "At that point, I moved closer to Mr Depp," he said. Giving evidence, Mr Connolly said that when he arrived at the rented house the couple were staying in, while Depp was filming a Pirates Of The Caribbean film in Australia, he could hear a "ruckus" and the actor was in a state of distress. Bett said that he had never seen Depp being violent against anyone but stated that he had seen Amber Heard throw bottles, glasses, and other objects towards Depp while also verbally abusing him. Amber Heard speaks to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., May 2, 2022. Johnny Depp arrives at High Court in London. Judge employed a team of guards and other security officials who guarded Depp around the clock. Johnny Depp's security guard has revealed details of his boss and Amber Heard's honeymoon amid the pair's defamation trial. 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