Washington: Leaving between drama and farce, the courtroom showdown with Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard this week focused on hosting the professionals and hangers surrounding the stars, painting a portrait of Hollywood in all its splendor. The 36-year-old actress’s accusations of domestic violence and the 58-year-old star’s denials are at the center of a high-profile defamation lawsuit that has been ongoing since April 11 on the outskirts of the American capital Washington. After a flood of testimonies, Depp gave his place on the podium on Tuesday to the players who are attracted to him: agent, driver, bodyguard, wealth manager … And these minor characters sometimes stole the show. – The steamer concierge – Alejandro Romero is a janitor in a luxury building in Los Angeles where the couple lived. Filing a video link while sitting at the wheel of his car, he said he had not seen any marks on Herd’s face after the couple’s final brawl in May 2016. The actress appeared a little later in court with her face seemingly swollen, to apply for a protection order. But the porter did not want to stay in his memories. “I’m so anxious,” he said, sipping an e-cigarette. “I do not want to deal with it anymore,” he said, emphasizing the point of starting his car. “Okay,” Judge Penney Azcarate replied. “It was the first, I’m sorry.” – The faithful bodyguard – Bodyguard Malcolm Connolly has worked for Depp for 23 years. With a strong Scottish accent, he gave his full support on Thursday, saying that Herd “wanted to wear the pants in this relationship” and said that she was the one who started the couple’s quarrels. Asked about the use of alcohol and drugs by the actor, he insisted that the star had a “very high tolerance” for “any substance”. “I think Jack Sparrow was more drunk than Johnny Depp,” he said, referring to Depp’s famous character in “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Even so, he said he had never seen the actor urinate in the hallway, as Herd’s lawyers had suggested. “I think I would remember if I had seen Mr. Depp’s penis,” he said. Seeking to show his financial dependence on the actor, Herd’s lawyers asked him if he had received $ 8,500 in gifts over the years. “He gave me so much more than that!” Connolly replied without hesitation. – Huge checks from the CFO – The lifestyle of Depp, who owned 45 luxury cars, a yacht and many properties, including an island, has made regular headlines. Edward White, the director of the business, told the court on Thursday how he tried to settle his accounts while settling the costs of his divorce from Amber Heard in 2017. “Initially she was looking for $ 4 million in compensation, but her demand was constantly growing,” he said. In the end, Depp paid her $ 6.8 million, wrote $ 200,000 donation checks in her name, paid half a million to her lawyers, and took on all the debts that arose during their life together, about $ 13.5 million. . – The agent and trusted – Christian Carino was the agent and friend of the two actors, but he no longer speaks to either of them. Through video, he said he tried in vain to reconcile them and read the messages they exchanged with Herd after their divorce. In a message, the “Aquaman” actress said that she was “sad” that she broke up with her new lover, billionaire Elon Musk. “You were not in love with him and you told me a thousand times that you were just filling space,” replied Carino, who was once engaged to Lady Gaga. – Psychological analysis of clothes – On the first day of the trial, Depp wore a light gray suit with a black tie decorated with a bee pattern. The next day, Amber Heard wore a gray jacket and the next day wore a tie with a bee painted on it. At the booth, Shannon Curry, a psychologist called by Depp’s legal team, said she felt the actress was suffering from a “borderline personality disorder” that could prompt her to “imitate” those close to her. – And now? – Herd’s lawyers want to hear from Elon Musk and actor James Franco, another close associate of their client. But the two men refused, without explaining their reasons. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is automatically generated by a synergy stream.)
