Johnny Depp sues ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million for allegedly defaming him with false allegations of abuse.
"Mr. Depp’s actions prove he is unable to accept the truth of his ongoing abusive behavior," Amber Heard's lawyer said in a statement. "She will not be silenced."Breaking News Emails
But the lawsuit filed Friday in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, alleges that although the piece did not name Depp, it was implicitly about him. The complaint states that the op-ed's"clear implication that" Depp is a domestic abuser"is categorically and demonstrably false.". She brought a photo of her with a battered face to court, and a judge ordered Depp to stay away from her.Depp has denied committing any domestic abuse or sexual violence against Heard, including in his lawsuit.
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