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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

Kate Moss to give evidence in Johnny Depp defamation trial this week

Amid the ongoing defamation case against Amber Heard and her former partner Johnny Depp, Kate Moss will soon be giving evidence.

The British supermodel dated Mr Depp in the 90s and is expected to appear in court via video link later on in the week. Mr Depp is suing Ms Heard over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington post.

His lawyers argue that the article falsely implies he physically and sexually abused her during their relationship. He has denied all accusations of this.

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It comes as the US trial approaches its final week at Fairfax County, Virginia, with closing arguments expected to take place on Friday. Both Mr Depp and Ms Heard have already provided evidence themselves, with Ms Heard concluding her testimony on Wednesday.

Mr Depp's legal team were seen supposedly celebrating when ms Heard mentioned Ms Moss while describing that she heard a rumour that Mr Depp had pushed the model down a flight of stairs. Jurors have previously heard multiple allegations of both physical and sexual abuse against the actor.

Actor Johnny Depp talks to his attorney Ben Chew, in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool)

Testimonies have been provided by a variety of people including Ms Heard's sister Whitney, friend Raquel Pennington, and Ellen Barkin - another of Mr Depp's former partners. In a video deposition played in court last week, Ms barkin claimed that Mr Depp was controlling during their short relationship.

Several famous faces have also appeared on the initial witness list for the trial, such as Tesla founder Elon Musk and actors Paul Bettany and James Franco - however, none of them has been called in court.

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