FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The cross-examination of Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard is expected to continue Monday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe libel lawsuit was filed by Depp against Heard over an op-ed piece she wrote in The Washington Post in 2018 in which Heard refers to herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." The Post article doesn't mention Depp by name, but he says it clearly refers to her allegation that she suffered physical abuse at his hands.
Depp denies the allegation.The trial began several weeks ago. Last week, Depp testified revealing details about his past drug use, suffering a mental breakdown and other disturbing details about his relationship with Heard.
Heard's attorneys have highlighted text messages Depp sent to friends recounting alcohol and drug use and have shown photos that showed cocaine and other drugs they say belonged to the actor.SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 5 DC ON YOUTUBEAttorneys for Amber Heard questioned her ex-husband Johnny Depp about photos that appeared to show cocaine and large bags of marijuana they say belonged to the actor.During the trial, Heard's legal team has accused Depp of physically and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions -- before and during their brief marriage.
Depp said Heard's allegations of his substance abuse have been "grossly embellished" and that he was never out of control during that time period.