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Johnny Depp's lawyers say they have a video showing Amber Heard 'attacked' sister Johnny Depp's lawyers say video shows Amber Heard 'attacked' sister
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Johnny Depp's lawyers have been given a video from "an anonymous source" which they say shows his ex-wife Amber Heard "attacked" her sister, the High Court has heard. A video which Johnny Depp's lawyers say shows his ex-wife Amber Heard "attacked" her sister has been shown to the High Court.
The actor's barrister said they received the video on Thursday night, after Whitney Henriquez said in court that her sister had never attacked her. In the video, which was given to his legal team on Thursday night, friends of Whitney Henriquez suggest her sister "beat" her and appear to inspect her body for bruises.
Mr Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of the Sun over an online article that labelled him a "wife beater".Mr Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of the Sun over an online article that labelled him a "wife beater".
The paper insists it was accurate.The paper insists it was accurate.
The actor's barrister, David Sherborne, said they received the video from "an anonymous source", after Ms Henriquez said in court that her sister had never attacked her.
On Thursday, Ms Henriquez denied that Ms Heard had ever hit her, or that she was "frightened" of her sister.On Thursday, Ms Henriquez denied that Ms Heard had ever hit her, or that she was "frightened" of her sister.
She also gave evidence that she saw Mr Depp punch Ms Heard "really hard in the head... multiple times" in Los Angeles in March 2015, during the so-called "stairs incident".She also gave evidence that she saw Mr Depp punch Ms Heard "really hard in the head... multiple times" in Los Angeles in March 2015, during the so-called "stairs incident".
Ms Henriquez acknowledged that Ms Heard had punched Mr Depp on that occasion - but said it was only "in my defence" because Ms Heard believed Mr Depp was going to push Ms Henriquez down the stairs.Ms Henriquez acknowledged that Ms Heard had punched Mr Depp on that occasion - but said it was only "in my defence" because Ms Heard believed Mr Depp was going to push Ms Henriquez down the stairs.
In the video, which shows Ms Henriquez talking with friends by a pool, one friend is heard saying, "did you get in a fight?" and then "I can't believe Amber beat your ass".
One woman appears to inspect Ms Henriquez' cheek and arm, and Ms Henriquez says she is not going to talk about it.
Mr Depp's barrister, David Sherborne, said the video was captured during the filming of a reality television show and was not for broadcast, but was "the rushes" - the unedited, raw footage.
'Lying'
On the 14th day of the libel hearing in London, Mr Depp's barrister, David Sherborne, told the court Ms Henriquez had "tailored" her evidence "to meet her sister's evidence".On the 14th day of the libel hearing in London, Mr Depp's barrister, David Sherborne, told the court Ms Henriquez had "tailored" her evidence "to meet her sister's evidence".
He added that the Pirate Of The Caribbean star's legal team had been provided with "material which we say demonstrates Ms Whitney [Henriquez] was lying yesterday". He added that the Pirate Of The Caribbean star's legal team had been provided with "material which we say demonstrates Ms Whitney was lying yesterday".
After Ms Henriquez gave evidence on Thursday, Mr Sherborne said the team was contacted by an individual "on the basis of being kept confidential". "We were contacted to explain that Ms Amber Heard had a history of violence and attacking people and this video, which was attached, of her sister Whitney was taken shortly after Amber Heard had attacked her, and Ms Whitney was filmed with people commenting on the bruises on her face and body," Mr Sherborne said.
"We were contacted to explain that Ms Amber Heard had a history of violence and attacking people and this video, which was attached, of her sister Whitney was taken shortly after Amber Heard had attacked her, and Ms Whitney was filmed with people commenting on the bruises on her face and body," he said. He said that on Thursday, Ms Henriquez had been asked whether Ms Heard was violent and had said "the stairs incident" was a "one-off".
He said that on Thursday, Ms Henriquez had been asked whether Ms Heard was violent and had said "the stairs incident" was a "one-off".
Mr Sherborne continued that Ms Henriquez's evidence about the incident in March 2015 was "the only occasion on which any other human being is supposed to have witnessed" Mr Depp being violent towards Ms Heard.Mr Sherborne continued that Ms Henriquez's evidence about the incident in March 2015 was "the only occasion on which any other human being is supposed to have witnessed" Mr Depp being violent towards Ms Heard.
"The reliability of Ms Whitney is critical," he added."The reliability of Ms Whitney is critical," he added.
Mr Sherborne said Ms Heard's evidence was that "she was never violent, she (has not) physically attacked Mr Depp... and the only occasion is said to be when she was acting in self-defence".Mr Sherborne said Ms Heard's evidence was that "she was never violent, she (has not) physically attacked Mr Depp... and the only occasion is said to be when she was acting in self-defence".
"Evidence that Ms Heard was violent towards her sister is relevant to that issue," he said."Evidence that Ms Heard was violent towards her sister is relevant to that issue," he said.
He told the court: "We are entitled to put [allegations of] violence to Ms Whitney... we want to play the video tape to her and ask her about the incident in which Ms Amber Heard attacked her." He told the court: "We are entitled to put [allegations of] violence to Ms Whitney [Henriquez]... we want to play the video tape to her and ask her about the incident in which Ms Amber Heard attacked her."
Mr Sherborne added: "Had we received this before the end of yesterday, we would have been entitled to put [the allegation] to her and we would be entitled to rely on it in our closing submissions." 'Meaningless'
Ms Henriquez's cross-examination concluded on Thursday afternoon and she was due to be questioned by Sasha Wass QC, who represents the Sun's publisher, News Group Newspapers (NGN), on Friday morning.Ms Henriquez's cross-examination concluded on Thursday afternoon and she was due to be questioned by Sasha Wass QC, who represents the Sun's publisher, News Group Newspapers (NGN), on Friday morning.
Ms Wass said she had not seen the video and had not been aware of it until Mr Sherborne told the court about it. Ms Wass said she had not been aware of the video until Mr Sherborne told the court about it and argued it was "meaningless".
Mr Justice Nicol said he wanted to "press on" with other witnesses' evidence and "if there is an opportunity for Ms Wass to see the video before we get to the issue, that would be desirable". "This is an undated piece of film footage in circumstances which appear to be some sort of reality TV programme, which is flippant, certainly not serious," she told the court.
"This is a light-hearted exchange, there is no evidence of any injuries and it will take the matter... no further."
However, Mr Sherborne, representing Mr Depp, argued: "We say it is quite clear from that video that not only did Ms Amber Heard assault her sister, but it was quite clear also that the injuries that were suffered by Ms Whitney Heard are being examined by the individual that we see on the tape.
"There is no denial of the fact that Ms Amber Heard 'beat up' Ms Whitney Heard and that there are injuries."
Depp 'dictated' Heard's workDepp 'dictated' Heard's work
Ms Heard's acting coach Kristina Sexton has also been giving evidence by video link from Australia.Ms Heard's acting coach Kristina Sexton has also been giving evidence by video link from Australia.
In a written witness statement, Ms Sexton said she had met the actress in 2009 and the pair became friends "quite quickly".In a written witness statement, Ms Sexton said she had met the actress in 2009 and the pair became friends "quite quickly".
She said Ms Heard became a "nervous wreck" about choosing film roles because she was "so worried" about Mr Depp's reaction.She said Ms Heard became a "nervous wreck" about choosing film roles because she was "so worried" about Mr Depp's reaction.
Ms Sexton alleged Mr Depp "dictated" his ex-wife's work and told her not to take certain jobs because he did not want her doing "whore parts".Ms Sexton alleged Mr Depp "dictated" his ex-wife's work and told her not to take certain jobs because he did not want her doing "whore parts".
Giving evidence, Ms Sexton confirmed to Mr Depp's lawyer, Eleanor Laws QC, that she had not seen the actor "hit, kick or throw anything" at Ms Heard.Giving evidence, Ms Sexton confirmed to Mr Depp's lawyer, Eleanor Laws QC, that she had not seen the actor "hit, kick or throw anything" at Ms Heard.
Under questioning from NGN's lawyer, Ms Wass, Ms Sexton said she had previously been aware of "verbal fights" between the pair but in April 2016, Ms Heard told her Mr Depp had been hitting her and had tried to strangle her.Under questioning from NGN's lawyer, Ms Wass, Ms Sexton said she had previously been aware of "verbal fights" between the pair but in April 2016, Ms Heard told her Mr Depp had been hitting her and had tried to strangle her.
The libel case, which is due to finish next week, centres on an article published on the Sun's website in April 2018 under the headline "Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be 'genuinely happy' casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?".The libel case, which is due to finish next week, centres on an article published on the Sun's website in April 2018 under the headline "Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be 'genuinely happy' casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?".
The article related to allegations made by Ms Heard, which Mr Depp denies.The article related to allegations made by Ms Heard, which Mr Depp denies.