Malcolm Connelly, who identifies as a protection officer, says he is testifying from Essex, United Kingdom. He was angry and agitated. The TV series investigates the training and motivation of professional bodyguards and follows Judge while he is working for Roberts as she does press for her film Notting Hill. Claims of domestic violence first emerged after the collapse of the marriage in May 2016 when Heard filed for divorce and petitioned for a restraining order while presenting a picture of her bruised face. As they were leaving the apartment, McGivern said Depp chewed him out for letting Heard punch him. He added that the story Depp had trapped the finger in the accordion doors in the house was my story. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. At that point, he said that Depp was already sporting the beginning of a bruise on his face, which was red and swollen. A video from the trial went viral on the internet in which the Pirates of the Caribbean actor's entourage can be seen laughing hard during the proceedings. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Actress Amber Heard arrives at the High Court in London for a hearing in Johnny Depp's libel case against the publishers of The Sun and its executive editor, 14 July 2020. All men are idiots, you shouldnt trust that guy, he claimed she had said. But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium." The security guard reflected how Depp was 'not happy' and pointed out swelling under one of the Pirates of the Caribbean's eyes. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . The court also heard from Tara Roberts, who has worked for Depp as the estate manager on his island in the Bahamas since December 2008, and Samantha McMillen, his stylist of around 18 years. "He was angry and agitated.". 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. JOHNNY Depp's Brit bodyguard of nearly 20 years, Jerry Judge, who was known as his 'Life Angel', has died. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Sign up for notifications from Insider! She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle. The trial which first began on 11 April has so far seen a doctor, forensic psychiatrist, marriage counsellor, various friends and multiple others take to the stand to give evidence, after Depp filed a $50 million lawsuit against his ex-wife in response to an op-ed piece she wrote in 2018 for The Washington Post in which she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse. Johnny Depp's security guard, Travis McGivern, testified during the actor's defamation trial Monday. Johnny Depp's security guard, Travis McGivern, testified during the actor's defamation trial Monday. Mr Connolly said Depp also told him that Heard had put a cigarette out on his face, and confirmed he saw a mark. [] [She could] get frosty at the drop of a hat," he said. I just cannot live like this. This is not the first time that Depp's security guard has testified for him. Except, of course, go to a hospital, Ms Wass asked: Would you agree it appears that Mr Depp was accepting that he cut the top of his finger off in that text?, Mr Connolly said: Yes, its how its worded., The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, 57, is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) and its executive editor Dan Wootton over the publication of an article on 27 April 2018 with the headline: Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be genuinely happy casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?. Johnny Depps security guard spoke about Mr Depps and Amber Heards honeymoon as he testified at the couples defamation trial via video link from his home in 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. 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. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider However, during and after the honeymoon, Connelly explained Heard became more 'demanding' and 'feisty'. Johnny Depps security guard recalls actors distress after finger severed: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic Connelly said he first met Heard before she and Depp were together in 2010, when she was promoting Drive Angry. She alleged she saw Heard "lunge violently at Johnny, pull his hair, and commit other aggressive physical acts against him". Much of Dougherty's testimony also centered on whether Heard has fulfilled a promise to donate $3.5 million half of her $7 million divorce settlement with Depp to the ACLU. 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. Ms Wass took Mr Connolly to a text sent by Depp to his private doctor, David Kipper, shortly after he lost the tip of his middle finger which read: F*****, man. ", We pay for your stories! Mr. Depp was giving as good as he got at that point. 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. Clickheretouploadyours. The US trial in front of Judge Penney S. Azcarate continues. Dougherty testified that "the language that wound up in the final op-ed piece was very different from the original language" in the draft, Dougherty said. Johnny Depp's security guard sent in to 'extract the boss' Amber Heard has hired a pricy security firm to protect her at the Virginia courthouse where she is fighting her ex-husband Johnny Depp after his fans issued Depp denies the allegations. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. He said he did not see any injuries on the actress. "I heard Jerry say, 'Boss, please.' Who between 1979 and 1984. Heard also admitted to drinking on a daily basis and becoming "slightly intoxicated" on occasion. In previous court records, Heard admitted to punching Depp during this fight, but said that it was to stop Depp from attacking her sister, and she said it was the only time she ever hit Depp. .css-o3g03s{color:black;}Published8:57,29 April 2022 BST| Last updated8:57,29 April 2022 BST. The alleged violent incident is said to have happened the night before Heard appeared on James Corden's The Late Late Show. 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 reflected how 'crazy' and 'fierce' Heard yelled at her ex-husband to 'f**k off, you f***ing coward'. By early 2019 - weeks after Heard's op-ed - Whigham said it was clear that Depp's role in any "Pirates" film was scuttled and that producers were instead looking to move ahead with Margot Robbie in a lead role. Judge was thrust into the spotlight when the actor was accused by ex-wife Amber heard of assaulting her in 2016. The security guard reflected that Heard was 'pleasant' during his time protecting her. 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. ', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Depp sued in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia after the article was published. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Malcolm Connolly tells court he was sent to extract actor from argument with ex-wife in Australia, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. He said the first incident happened in March 2015, when Depp, 58, was left with a swollen cheekbone and eyelid and a visible mark on Depps face can be seen in the image. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. According to Bett, Depp and Heard began getting into heated confrontations with one another on a daily basis in about 2014. He was paid $8 million for "City Of Lies," $10 million for "Murder on the Orient Express" and $13.5 million for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," all of which shot in 2017, albeit under contracts reached prior to the allegations made against him. Shes cut my f***ing finger off. ", We pay for your stories! To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. While Depp is not named in the article, his legal team claims it bears a "clear implication that Depp is a domestic abuser," which they claim is "categorically and demonstrably false." Judge also had cameos in several of Depps films including Sweeney Todd" and appeared several episodes of Dr. Malcolm Connolly, who has Malcolm Connolly, who has worked for the star for about 16 years, has given evidence in the actor's high-profile libel action. Had another one. Please logout and login again. I was emphatic, thats a serious mark, said Mr Bett. Johnny Depp's security guard has revealed details of his boss and Amber Heard's honeymoon amid the pair's defamation trial. 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 Mr Bett said he and Depps head of security Jerry Judge heard screaming and shouting coming from Miss Heard during the incident and went inside to intervene. 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. It was then that Depp went into Heard's closet and "rearranged" it for her, throwing "down every rack of clothing and shoes.". Asked by Sasha Wass, representing The Sun, if there was a "conflict" as Ms McMillen's loyalties might lie with Depp due to their long-standing working relationship, the stylist said: "I was close with [Heard] at the time. Mr Connolly said those explanations were only to protect Amber. The veteran bodyguard has worked for Paul McCartney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas and Julia Roberts. 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?". "The F-word is my favorite word and it was being thrown around to the point where I was uncomfortable," McGivern added. JOHNNY Depp's Brit bodyguard of nearly 20 years, Jerry Judge, who was known as his 'Life Angel', has died. An image Heard said was taken after this incident, showing a bruise on her arm. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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. 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. Much of the article talks about legislative priorities for advocates of domestic abuse prevention. Appearing via video-link, Ms Roberts told the court she had never seen the actor being violent towards Heard. The next witness is called remotely. 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. At some point in the evening, McGivern said Depp texted him to come to the apartment and to bring his personal nurse, who had been treating the actor for what Deep described as an addiction to opioids he developed following a leg injury. WebJOHNNY Depp's Brit bodyguard of nearly 20 years, Jerry Judge, who was known as his 'Life Angel', has died. Ms McMillen claims that Heard said to her after recording the programme: "Can you believe I just did that show with two black eyes? I heard Jerry say, Boss, please. But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium.. At that time, Mr. Depp's mother was VERY critical.". Both described Depp as "kind". 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. 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