Katie Barlow: Latest News

WASHINGTON - A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument. FOX 5's Katie Barlow took pictures of the damage Tuesday night. There is red paint splashed on the side of the monument with words painted next to it. U.S.

RELATED: DC minimum wage increase takes effect FridayREAD MORE: New Virginia law aims to improve school emergency responseReally loud cars are about to become a focal point for police in Virginia.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The cross-examination of Johnny Depp concluded Monday after four days on the witness stand in a Fairfax County courtroom as part of his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherAttorneys 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 his time on the stand Depp denied ever hitting Heard and accused her of striking him. Depp said Heard threw liquor bottles and paint cans at him during arguments the two had during their relationship.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Johnny Depp is expected to take the stand once again Thursday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.Depp testified Wednesday that despite constant quarrels with Heard, he never struck her.During a brief cross-examination period Wednesday, Depp said Heard's allegations that he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions -- before and during their brief marriage -- devastated his career.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherFOX 5's Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow recaps Johnny Depp's second day of testimony in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard."Violence isn't necessary," Depp said from the stand during his second day of testimony. "Why would you hit someone to make them agree with you?"Depp was on the stand both Tuesday and Wednesday taking questions from his own attorneys before about 20 minutes of cross-examination yesterday.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Johnny Depp's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard begins Monday in Fairfax County.Depp is suing his ex-wife for $50 million dollars in damages for defamation related to an op-ed she wrote in the Washington Post in December 2018 about being a survivor of domestic violence.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe trial begins at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse at 10 a.m. Both Depp and Heard are expected to be present.Heard filed for divorce in May 2016 just days after police were called to Depp's Los Angeles home for a domestic dispute, reports FOX 5's chief legal correspondent Katie Barlow.Model, Amber Heard, and her now ex-husband, Johnny Depp, leave Southport Magistrates Court, Queensland, April 18, 2016.

WASHINGTON - Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement. SkyFox captured aerial images of Commanders signs inside the team store located at FedEx Field. The team officially retired the 'Redskins' name and logo in 2020.Last month, Washington Football officials released seven potential names and said it would reveal the one that was selected on Feb. 2.The Washington Football Team will reveal its new name next month, team officials said Tuesday.