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. It was sometime after entering the penthouse that McGivern said he witnessed Heard throw a can of Red Bull at Depp, which hit the actor in the back. It is one of 14 allegations of violent behaviour against Depp, who has previously told the court his finger was wounded during that incident when his then wife threw a vodka bottle at him. 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 trial which first began on 11 For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Jerry Judge pictured with Johnny Depp, who he guarded for 20 years, The Brit was on hand to guard Depp at all times of the day and night, Judge also worked with a host of other celebrities, The minder was thrust into the spotlight when Amber Heard accused Depp of assaulting her, Fans set up a Facebook page dedicated to Judge, The bodyguard also made cameo appearances in his films, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). ", Slaps on stage and WAGS in court the 12 most shocking celebrity moments of the year, Amber Heard settles defamation case with Johnny Depp, Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp libel trial verdict. "He's walk into a door, or a door's walked into him," the security guard said. The bodyguard has been giving evidence on day six of Depps libel claim against The Sun newspaper over an April 2018 article which labelled him a wife beater. Malcolm Connolly, who has worked for the star for about 16 years, has given evidence in the actor's high-profile libel action. ', Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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 very private British security specialist has been thrust into the spotlight following Heard's statement in court papers that he entered their apartment after Depp allegedly hit her with a phone on May 21. She is as full of shit as a Christmas goose!! I heard Jerry say, Boss, please. But Johnny continued screaming and breaking things, finally leaving the condominium.. A tribute on the page read: "Its a sad news today Jerry has passed away Johnny's bodyguard of 22 years or since 1997. Depp denies the allegations. Please logout and login again. Heard's attorneys suggested on cross-examination that Heard punched Depp because he shoved her sister, but McGivern said that wasn't the case. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He said Heard replied: I love him, Im not going to lose him. Mr Bett called his boss Depp very low key while drunk and too cool for school but gave evidence that Heard had made disparaging comments about her husband and men in general. Amber Heard speaks to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., May 2, 2022. When he blamed Heard for an excessive wine bill that featured multiple $500 bottles of Spanish Vega Sicilia wine, Heard's lawyers responded with a barrage of questions over Depp's spending excesses, including spending millions of dollars to shoot journalist Hunter S. Thompson's ashes out of a cannon. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . As it so happens, Depp's former security guard said hes so committed that on the set of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, he was basically Jack Sparrow all the time. Rick Wood was hired back in 2015 to be Johnny Depp and Amber Heards security guard while they were in Australia. Jurors also heard briefly from Depp's business manager, Ed White. The trial continues. Ms McMillen claims that Heard said to her after recording the programme: "Can you believe I just did that show with two black eyes? Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. / 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. Johnny Depp's security guard, Travis McGivern, testified during the actor's defamation trial Monday. Judge was thrust into the spotlight when the actor was accused by ex-wife Amber heard of assaulting her in 2016. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. We pay forvideostoo. "He got right in my face, pulled [his glasses] down, and said, 'That's your fault,'" McGivern recalled. R.I.P Jerry. The bodyguard was the managing director of Music & Arts Security Ltd in London, according to his LinkeIn page. While standing between Heard and Depp, McGivern said Heard reached around him and punched Depp in the face. JOHNNY Depp's Brit bodyguard of nearly 20 years, Jerry Judge, who was known as his 'Life Angel', has died. Mr Connolly said the actor also told him Heard had put a cigarette out on his face, and claimed he saw a mark. Actor Johnny Depp laughed after his bodyguard compared his use of alcohol and marijuana to Jack Sparrow. Malcolm Connolly, who has worked for Depp and his family for about 16 years, told the High Court in London how he was sent to extract his boss from an argument with ex-wife Heard in Australia in 2015. Depp and Heard met during filming of "The Rum Diary," an adaptation of a Thompson novel. The controversial US oil plan explained, London Bridge overcrowding: Give TfL control of Southeastern trains. Later in the hearing, Ms Roberts - who described Depp as "an unusually kind man" - was asked about two alleged incidents in the Bahamas. He didn't see her again until she starred alongside Depp in The Rum Diary. The alleged violent incident is said to have happened the night before Heard appeared on James Corden's The Late Late Show. Johnny Depp's security guard sent in to 'extract the boss' during 'ruckus' with Amber Heard, court hears, Johnny Depp has finished giving evidence but was present at the High Court on Tuesday, as was Heard - who is due to appear as a witness later in the trial, The court has previously been shown this picture of Depp after injuring his finger, Amber Heard pictured arriving at court on Tuesday morning, Footage of Depp swearing and banging cupboards, recorded by Heard, was shown in court again on Tuesday, Stylist Samantha McMillen says she did not see Heard with injuries after an alleged incident of violence. ", One fan tweeted her appreciation saying: "Heaven has gained another Angel! ", One fan tweeted her appreciation saying: "Heaven has gained another Angel! 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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. 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?". He said he does not "depend" on the actor for his income. Appearing via video-link, Ms Roberts told the court she had never seen the actor being violent towards Heard. I opened the door, which wasnt locked, and saw Johnny in the foyer area of the house. The security guard detailed various incidents of Heard having thrown items such as a lighter or can towards Depp. By the time McGivern arrived at the lobby of Depp's apartment building with the nurse, Heard was downstairs, so he had the nurse stay with Heard while he went upstairs to get Depp and try to get him out of the building. The security guard reflected that Heard was 'pleasant' during his time protecting her. On Monday, Travis McGivern, who has worked on Depp's security team for nine years, spoke about how the couple began to have regular arguments toward the end of 2014. 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 The court heard texts between Depp and his former security guard Jerry Judge on April 26, 2015, about two weeks after the 'filthy wh**e' message. Back in 2020, Johnny was fighting a case against The Sun for calling him a "wife beater" in its 2018 article. It was Johnny Depp, not Amber Heard, who had marks on their body from possible domestic abuse, testified Depps personal security guard. Heard's lawyers have cited a variety of factors including reports of heavy drug and alcohol use, a lawsuit by a crew member in July 2018 who says he was punched on set by Depp, and aseparate libel lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper in 2018 as things that damaged Depp's image more than the Post article. The next witness is called remotely. 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. The veteran bodyguard has worked for Paul McCartney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas and Julia Roberts. He added: Sorry Sean, not you, I didnt mean that.. !, The message added: I cut the top of my middle finger off What should I do!?? His work with Johnny Depp was so well-regarded with the actors fans, he even inspired a Facebook page called Jerry Judge Johnny Depps Life Angel. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It doesn't mention Depp at all. Depp claims she defamed him in an op-ed published in The Washington Post in December 2018 headlined, I spoke up against s*xual violence and faced our cultures wrath. 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. In her court filing at the time for a temporary restraining order against Depp she said: I yelled to Jerry to please help me and told him that if Johnny hit me one more time I was going to call the police. "He was more a family and brother to Johnny and he protected Johnny from harms way those 22 years and will protect him from above, rest in peace beautiful angel of a human being Mr Jerry Judge you will be missed by all of us. 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. I didn't want my client getting hit with anything else so I stood right by Mr. Depp. ", We pay for your stories! At one point Miss Heard threw something else, either a purse or some sort of bag or something that she had up there. Connelly who was trained in the UK prison service to notice evidence of physical assault testified that throughout Depp and Heard's relationship he began to see scratches or bruising on Depp's face. Heard claims the incident was part of a three-day hostage situation in Australia one of 14 allegations of violent behaviour she has made against her former husband. Mr Connolly said those explanations were only to protect Amber. 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. Shes smashed my hand with a vodka bottle. While driving Heard to her Los Angeles penthouse after one argument with Depp, the security guard said he warned her: This cant continue, youre going to kill each other or be in jail.. 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. "It did not refer directly to Ms. Heard's relationship with Johnny Depp.". Throughout the entirety of the fight, McGivern said he didn't witness Depp get physically violent with Heard. 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. ', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. One of Johnny Depp's security guards says he witnessed Amber Heard punch the actor in the face during their marriage. At that point, McGivern said he was demanding that he and Depp leave. "Malcolm Connelly said #AmberHeard was "screaming she was berating him. In his evidence, Mr Bett said the loving marriage degenerated over time into constant bickering. Enter your password to log in. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Much of the article talks about legislative priorities for advocates of domestic abuse prevention. What is cuckooing and why do people want it to be criminalised? 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. 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. Bett said that Heard had talked to him about the relationship on a handful of occasions: He added that their fights had started taking place quite frequently: Bett cited Heard as stating at the time, which he estimated to be around 2012 or 2013: Sean Bett also shared how he and Johnny fled the scene when Heard became violent: Sean Bett stated that he still works for Depp, handling his personal security operations. 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. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider I never noticed her having two black eyes.". 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 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. The verbal onslaught continued from both of them. 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. One incident on the actor's island in August 2014 is one of the 14 allegations against the actor, who was there at that time to "cure his dependence on painkillers" - although Heard claims he was trying to give up other drugs, too. 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. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . I saw his finger and it was a mess.. 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. Johnny Depp has finished giving evidence but was present at the High Court on Tuesday. 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 second incident was in December 2015, said the security guard, as he claimed the former couple got into an argument and she scratched him. 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. The estate manager said in her statement that she "observed" during that trip that Heard was "a 'thrower', someone who threw projectiles". 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 Depp." 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.". He got into the private security company after being pushed out of his job in the Los Angeles Sheriff's office owing to injuries received in car accidents, he claimed. She's cut my f***ing finger off. According to a report, Judge disputes some of the domestic abuse charges Heard has made against Depp. View our online Press Pack. Clickheretouploadyours. Johnny Depps former security team was cross-examined during the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard which brought laughter and giggles to We pay forvideostoo. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Bett said that her family and friends took advantage of Depp, living in his penthouses without paying rent and driving his vehicles. "I didn't care that I was in the middle of their conversation at that point. @gemmapeplow. 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