!, The message added: I cut the top of my middle finger off What should I do!?? Dougherty testified that the ACLU credits her with contributing $1.3 million so far and expected the money to come in over a 10-year period, but that she has made no contributions since 2018. "The F-word is my favorite word and it was being thrown around to the point where I was uncomfortable," McGivern added. View our online Press Pack. / CBS/AP, The trial over Johnny Depp's$50 million defamation suitagainst ex-wife Amber Heard resumed Monday with testimony from a man who worked as a security guard for Depp. At one point, she spit at him.". While the trial is supposed to be over whether Depp was defamed in the article, very little testimony in the first three weeks, leading up to Thursday, has related to the article itself or its contents. Entertainment reporter Judge also had cameos in several of Depps films including Sweeney Todd" and appeared several episodes of Dr. I have other sources of income.". "#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.". Johnny Depp's longtime security guard testified in the actor's libel trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Mr Connolly said he got to the property at about 1.30pm after receiving an urgent call from the late Jerry Judge, the head of Depp's security team at the time, who told him: "Malcolm, get in the car, extract the boss from the situation. The estate manager said in her statement that she "observed" during that trip that Heard was "a 'thrower', someone who threw projectiles". 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.. Amber Heard speaks to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., May 2, 2022. 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. Johnny Depps former security team was cross-examined during the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard which brought laughter and giggles to Heard's lawyers, though, have said that even if the jury were to believe that she was never abused by Depp, Heard should still prevail in the lawsuit because the article is not about Depp, does not defame him, and Heard's free-speech rights allow her to weigh in on matters of public importance like domestic violence. !. 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 and Heard met during filming of "The Rum Diary," an adaptation of a Thompson novel. JOHNNY Depp's Brit bodyguard of nearly 20 years, Jerry Judge, who was known as his 'Life Angel', has died. "I don't know what you are insinuating but I would not perjure myself for anyone. I didn't want my client getting hit with anything else so I stood right by Mr. Depp. WebThe actors 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 Amber Heard is losing to Johnny Depp in court and Im loving every moment of it! The security guard reflected that Heard was 'pleasant' during his time protecting her. According to Connelly, Heard and Depp's relationship started off 'lovey-dovey'. On cross-examination, though, Heard's lawyers asked whether the "Pirates" deal had already gone south by the time Heard's article was published. The actors 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. Its definitely not your typical bodyguard and celebrity client relationship, says a source. Jerry is Johnnys closest confidant.. The bodyguard was the managing director of Music & Arts Security Ltd in London, according to his LinkeIn page. This is not the first time that Depp's security guard has testified for him. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. 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 company tweeted a tribute to Judge saying: "Music & Arts Founder and Managing Director sadly passed away today. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. On Thursday, Johnny Depp's bodyguard Malcolm Connolly took the stand to testify in the former's ongoing defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard. On Heard and Depp's honeymoon on the Orient Express from Bangkok to Singapore Connelly took a photograph of the pair. Connelly said he first met Heard before she and Depp were together in 2010, when she was promoting Drive Angry. 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. 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. McGivern said Heard went on to throw "a purse or some sort of bag" at Depp, but McGivern was able to knock it away before it hit Depp. He added: I could hear the ruckus inside. 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. $10,000 every day to Jerry Judge, Depp's former security manager. Judge employed a team of guards and other security officials who guarded Depp around the clock. Mandel's history with Depp is complicated. Depp fired him in 2016 and then sued his firm, alleging it had drastically mismanaged his finances. NGN is defending the article as true, and says Depp was controlling and verbally and physically abusive towards Heard, particularly when he was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The actor denies allegations of violence against him. McGivern said he and the nurse initially left the couple alone in their apartment, but as the fight became a "little more volatile," the two entered the penthouse "not necessarily to mediate, but to be there.". Other passages refer to parts of her personal life unrelated to Depp. A tribute on the page read: "Its a sad news today Jerry has passed away Johnny's bodyguard of 22 years or since 1997. The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard, 35, for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. Judge was thrust into the spotlight when the actor was accused by ex-wife Amber heard of assaulting her in 2016. She said she saw Heard at close range and wearing no make-up, and did not see any injuries. Shes cut my f***ing finger off. On Monday, May 2, Johnny Depps security officer, Travis McGivern, was the first witness to give the deposition in the actors defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. After being shown pictures of the actress's alleged injuries, Ms McMillen said her statement and recollection of seeing Heard at that time remained the same. The trial continues. She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle'. Malcolm Connelly, who identifies as a protection officer, says he is testifying from Essex, United Kingdom. It was during a fight on March 23, 2015 a couple of weeks after Depp lost part of his finger during a fight with Heard in Australia that McGivern said he witnessed Heard get physically violent with Depp. As they were leaving the apartment, McGivern said Depp chewed him out for letting Heard punch him. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Malcolm Connolly, who has worked for the Hollywood star and his family for about 16 years, gave evidence on day six of the actor's high-profile libel action against the publishers of The Sun. Email us [email protected] call 0207 782 4368 . Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a menacing message, Schools in London face disruption as teachers stage strikes, Former Met acting commissioner described rape as regretful sex, Detectives hunting for Constance Martens baby find remains of infant, London Ambulance Service told to improve its ethnic diversity, FTSE 100 Live: Taylor Wimpey and Flutter results, CRH plans US move, Johnny Depp living in London after shunning LA, Meet the hero of Everest showing the way to climb mountains safely, What is the Willow Project? View our online Press Pack. I was emphatic, thats a serious mark, said Mr Bett. Much of the article talks about legislative priorities for advocates of domestic abuse prevention. 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 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. 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. Depps security guard Sean Bett said he took photos of the Pirates of the Caribbean star as evidence, claiming to have been present after two attacks by Heard on Depp. Depp." In her statement, Ms Roberts said Depp responded to "verbal attacks" by Heard by saying "go away" and "just leave me alone". 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. An image Heard said was taken after this incident, showing a bruise on her arm. Johnny Depp arrives at High Court in London. Depp has taken his ex-wife to trial, claiming Heard defamed him by insinuating in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed that she had been the victim of domestic violence. One of Johnny Depp s security guards has claimed he cooked up a story about the actors severed finger to protect Amber Heard. In Monday's testimony, McGivern said he witnessed "lots of name-calling, lots of f-bombs," which he said were typically from "Miss Heard, directing her feelings toward Mr. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard at High Court: July 2020, You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. The Brit protected Johnny Depp for nearly 20 years in his long career providing security to the stars. Amid the turmoil with his marriage to Amber Heard, there's been one man Johnny Depp can count on one man above all for support. The Brit protected Johnny Depp for nearly 20 years in his long career providing security to the stars.