Johnny Depp takes stand, testifies against Amber Heard: ‘My goal is the truth’

Johnny Depp took the stand in court to testify against ex-wife Amber Heard, who he accuses of ruining his reputation and career with false accusations of domestic violence.

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Johnny Depp took the stand in court Tuesday to testify against ex-wife Amber Heard, whom he has accused of ruining his reputation and career with false accusations of domestic violence.

In a slow and stilted tone, Depp began his testimony addressing about how he wants the public to know the truth about what happened between the couple.

“I had to wait for my opportunity to address the charges, which were criminal charges. They just weren’t true.”

Speaking frequently of the impact the case and its details have had on his children, Depp said he’s also suffered from a personal fall-from-grace.

“One day you’re Cinderella, so to speak, and then in 0.6 seconds you’re Quasimodo.”

The fully televised legal battle of the divorced couple has captured the attention of spectators around the globe, with both Heard, 35, and Depp, 58, claiming to be victims of violence. The initial court case began when Depp filed a $50-million defamation lawsuit over a Washington Post op-ed penned by Heard in late 2018 about domestic abuse.

Heard did not mention Depp by name in the article, though in court documents he alleges his reputation and career were still “devastated” as a result.