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. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Judge was thrust into the spotlight when the actor was accused by ex-wife Amber heard of assaulting her in 2016. Depp sued in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia after the article was published. At one point Miss Heard threw something else, either a purse or some sort of bag or something that she had up there. The company tweeted a tribute to Judge saying: "Music & Arts Founder and Managing Director sadly passed away today. The estate manager said in her statement that she "observed" during that trip that Heard was "a 'thrower', someone who threw projectiles". / 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. 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. Judge's views on protecting famous faces can be heard in Lorne Townend's 1999 documentary The Bullet Catcher. "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," Heard said in her filing for a temporary restraining order against Depp. Reacting to the video, netizens bombarded the comment section to relate to the man who was Depps security guard. "I could see that Amber wanted to wear the pants in the relationship, that was quite obvious. Mr Connolly said he got to the property at about 1.30pm after receiving an urgent call from the head of Depps security team Jerry Judge, now deceased, who told him: Malcolm, get in the car, extract the boss from the situation.. The US trial in front of Judge Penney S. Azcarate continues. Sign up for notifications from Insider! 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. In his evidence, Mr Bett said the loving marriage degenerated over time into constant bickering. McGivern said the "verbal onslaught continued on both sides. What is cuckooing and why do people want it to be criminalised? One of Johnny Depp s security guards has claimed he cooked up a story about the actors severed finger to protect Amber Heard. "It was extremely impactful," he added, calling it "catastrophic" to Depp's career. She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle. Sean Bett JDs long-term security testified that Amber Heards friends and family were taking advantage of Johnny Depp. However, Heard came back upstairs and the couple resumed their argument. Had another one. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. He tells jurors he worked as security for Depp, his children and ex-partner, Vanessa Paradis.#JohnnyDepp #AmberHeard @LawCrimeNetwork pic.twitter.com/6hF1pd5R79. The trial continues. He and Amber were screaming at each other. I have other sources of income.". Amber Heard speaks to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., May 2, 2022. I was able to knock it away so it didn't hit him. It is the second time the warring former couple have faced off in court each other, after a 2020 battle in London when Depp sued The Sun for calling him a wife-beater. 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). The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Whigham acknowledged he never had a written deal for Depp to appear in a sixth "Pirates" film." "#JerryJudge you were #mrsecurity in the #Entertainment business in the UK a one-off, nice guy, heart as big as a lion great friend over many years #RIP bud will never be forgotten.". He says he was never violent to her in their three-year marriage and instead alleges Heard was abusive an allegation she denies. He noted how Depp in order to show he didn't have anything in his hands to retaliate would often lift his hands up. I had the car door open and when we were outside Johnny said to me words to the effect of Look at my finger. WebThe actors 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 Travis McGivern testified Monday via Depp has maintainedthe accusations and the article contributed to an unfairly ruined reputation that made him a Hollywood pariah and cost him his role in the lucrative "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie franchise. ", We pay for your stories! He needed it as evidence in case Miss Heard tried to make allegations towards Depp. "Malcolm Connelly said #AmberHeard was "screaming she was berating him. Judge tapped Depp on the arm and said boss, lets leave. ", One fan tweeted her appreciation saying: "Heaven has gained another Angel! I opened the door, which wasn't locked, and saw Johnny in the foyer area of the house.". Throughout the entirety of the fight, McGivern said he didn't witness Depp get physically violent with Heard. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . He has a team of guys that help him, but he is always with Johnny," says a source. 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. Amber Heard punched Johnny Depp, threw a can of Red Bull at him, spit at him, and called him a "deadbeat dad," during a March 2015 fight, one of Depp's security guards testified in court on Monday. "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. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider On Thursday, Johnny Depp's bodyguard Malcolm Connolly took the stand to testify in the former's ongoing defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The various drafts of the articles were not shown to the jury so it's not clear how many personal details were in the first draft and how much Heard's lawyers had excised. Jurors also heard briefly from Depp's business manager, Ed White. 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. And while he said "Pirates" producer Jerry Bruckheimer talked favorably throughout 2018 about Depp coming back to the franchise, Disney executives were noncommittal at best. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . One of Johnny Depp's security guards says he witnessed Amber Heard punch the actor in the face during their marriage. However, the court also heard a recording of Depp yelling at Heard, to which the security guard confirmed the actor had also been angry. On Heard and Depp's honeymoon on the Orient Express from Bangkok to Singapore Connelly took a photograph of the pair. View our online Press Pack. According to the email, though, Heard was looking for a way to have a deleted passage restored to the article. Who between 1979 and 1984. Malcolm Connelly, who worked as a security guard for Depp and his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis, has since testified via video link, giving his view on Depp and Heard's relationship and recalling their honeymoon. In Monday's testimony, McGivern said he witnessed "lots of name-calling, lots of f-bombs," which he said were typically from "Miss Heard, directing her feelings toward Mr. Ms McMillen claims that Heard said to her after recording the programme: "Can you believe I just did that show with two black eyes? 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 He claimed Depp told him: Shes cut my f***ing finger off. 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. Both guards say Johnny was at least 20 feet away from her. 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. I just cannot live like this. During Thursdays Johnny Depp's security guard, Travis McGivern, testified during the actor's defamation trial Monday. A member of Johnny Depp's security team has told the High Court he was contacted to "extract the boss" from an argument with Amber Heard in Australia, and that the star was "panicking" as his finger had been sliced open. Ed Sheeran reveals wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant, Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm, How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck", Justin Bieber concerts canceled on ticket sales sites, separate libel lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper in 2018. The Brit protected Johnny Depp for nearly 20 years in his long career providing security to the stars. 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. I never noticed her having two black eyes.". The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. Shes smashed my hand with a vodka bottle.. He added that the story Depp had trapped the finger in the accordion doors in the house was my story. "I opened the door, it was chaos. #JohnnyDepp's bodyguard testifies about the 2015 incident in Australia where "Johnny lost a finger. We exited the front door., Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court on the first day, Amber Heard arrives at the High Court on the first day, Johnny Depp on the first day of his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), Amber Heard with her sister Whitney Heard on the first day Johnny Depp's libel case, Johnny Depp (right) being cross-examined by Sasha Wass QC (left) before the judge, Mr Justice Nicol, at the High Court on 7 July, Johnny Depp arrives on the second day of the hearing his libel case, Amber Heard waves as she arrives at the High Court on the second day, Johnny Depp (L) arrives on the third day of his libel trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN), at the High Court on 9 July, Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court on 9 July, Photo showing Amber Heard injury alleged to have been caused by Johnny Depp. Sasha Wass QC, representing The Suns publisher News Group Newspapers, said Depp had come up with a variety of potential explanations to give to other people about how his finger was damaged. Shes cut my f***ing finger off. "It's definitely not your typical bodyguard and celebrity client relationship," says a source. Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard, 35, for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. Former security guard Jerry Judge texted Mr Depp on 26 April 2015, Johnny it is lovely to see how you and Amber are so happy to which Mr Depp responded Very, very kind mate!! [] [She could] get frosty at the drop of a hat," he said. It was then that Depp went into Heard's closet and "rearranged" it for her, throwing "down every rack of clothing and shoes.". One of Johnny Depps security guards has claimed he cooked up a story about the actors severed finger to protect Amber Heard. The burly grey-haired guard can often be spotted on the red carpet at premieres with Depp and has also protected him on the set of several films including 2011's The Rum Diary where Depp and Heard first met. She never mentioned Depp by name in the op-ed, but his lawyers argued it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made in 2016 when she sought a restraining order against him. 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. The security guard reflected that Heard was 'pleasant' during his time protecting her. This is not the first time that Depp's security guard has testified for him. McGivern said he witnessed Heard spit at Depp, and call him multiple names, including a "fucking washed-up," a "fucking cunt," and a "deadbeat dad.". ", "At that point, I moved closer to Mr Depp," he said. Who between 1979 and 1984. On his IMDb page, Judge is credited with Special Thanks and Security on many of Depps major hits of the last 15 years including, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Rum Diary, The Tourist and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Malcolm Connolly tells court he was sent to extract actor from argument with ex-wife in Australia, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. But he added that he saw injuries on Depp during that timeframe. Depp is suing Aquaman star Heard, 35, for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed piece on domestic violence, claiming $50 million in damages. Heard's lawyers, though, have said that even if the jury were to believe that she was never abused by Depp, Heard should still prevail in the lawsuit because the article is not about Depp, does not defame him, and Heard's free-speech rights allow her to weigh in on matters of public importance like domestic violence. ", One fan tweeted her appreciation saying: "Heaven has gained another Angel! "He's walk into a door, or a door's walked into him," the security guard said. Reflecting on the 2015 incident in Australia that saw Depp sever the top of his finger, Connelly detailed the 'chao[tic]' scene he found. According to a report, Judge disputes some of the domestic abuse charges Heard has made against Depp. 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. Pic: Matt Baron/Shutterstock, Picture shown in court of Amber Heard's appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show. 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