The Latest Breaking News from Amber Heard

"Aquaman" actor Amber Heard is expected to testify for a second day on Thursday in the defamation case brought by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, the Hollywood star she said assaulted her multiple times before and during their brief marriage. Heard took the witness stand for the first time on Wednesday…

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Heard was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder

Edward Scissorhands star Johnny denies Amber is a domestic abuse victim and Amber has now launched a $100 million countersuit.

Heard broke down in tears as she claimed Depp performed a ‘cavity search’ for cocaine on her during a May 2013 holiday

Trial began with jury selection on 11 April in Virginia

Proceedings began on 11 April in Fairfax, Virginia

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She also alleges a pattern of alcohol and drug abuse that led to erratic behaviour by the actor

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