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Okay we’ve had the first hour in court concluding Dr Kipper’s deposition. Today JD is wearing a dark three-piece suit, light shirt and grey(?) leaf (?) patterned tie , with his hair in a pony tail. AH is wearing a black tailored suit and black shirt buttoned to the top, with...
… her hair down, side-parted. JD came into the courtroom wearing shades if I’m not mistaken. We’re on a break. Dr K’s depo has concluded. I am going to try to summarise before we go back in.
We started with a text from JD to Dr Kipper (DK) saying Dr Cowan (who I think was treating AH) should be "stripped of his licence” and then physically stripped painted red and attached to a lampost or something, calling him "an irresponsible turd of monumental proportions."
DK was asked if he remember this text. He did. He added “I have a great respect for Dr Cowan”
JD complains AH has been filled (by Dr Cowan?) with hippie speak eg. “Your fear is so visible”
DK confirms he was in the employ of JD from 2015 and that he remains in his employ.
Says his diagnostic impression of JD was that he had Primary Dopamine imbalance/ADHD/Depression/Insomnia/Chronic Substance Abuse Disorder/Chronic refflux
DK describes the registered nurse Debbie Lloyd who was assigned to JD to adminster meds. She was with him a lot of the time..
… which JD agreed to. DK met with JD over 22 - 24 June 2014 and met with AH too.
Asked if AH says she was concerend about JD hitting her. No
Would you have documented if she did?
Yes
He says in his notes that “Amber has a strong family history of drug and alcohol abuse and...
… and is particularly sensitive to his behaviours and and potential for abuse.”
DK clarifies this means substance abuse no violent abuse. And when referring to the former part of that statement he said AH is:
“used to seeing the trauma that it...
… inflicts and is not only able to recognise it but also it affects her… she has the ability to understand what that looks like.”
An observation or something she told you?
“Something she told me"
We cover the detox trip to JD’s island in the Bahamas where JD, AH, Debbie Lloyd (DL) and several JD assistants were present in Aug 2014. Johnny stayed in his residence, a small structure with a bedroo, bathroom and kitchen area. DL and DK stayed in yurts 5 mins drive away.
DK checked on JD once a day physically and several times a day electronically. At one point they met JD was “frustrated. he was uncomfortable”. AH was not present during that meeting but he did see her the next day.
He was asked if AH sought treatment for physical injuries...
No.
Would he document it if she had.
Yes.
Would you recall if if se had asked.
Yes.
Did not see any injuries on her the day after 17 August.
Asked throughout the time he had known him to that point if he ever witnessed him being physically abusive to AH?
No.
See any physical evidence of abuse?
No
Did he observe AH abuse JD? No.
AH became DK’s patient and was eventually assigned her own nurse under DK’s control
Her name was Erin Burin (EB). She was seeing AH on at least a weekly basis. We are taken to [Kipper 34] a document by EB dated 27 Aug 2014. They make no mention of any abuse or injuries towards AH.
DK is asked.
Did AH seek treatment for DV injuries.
No.
Did...
… AH seek treatment for any injuries caused by DV?
No.
Did AH tell you JD abused her?
No.
Did you witness any violence?
No
Would they be in EB’s notes if she was told about any violence?
Yes
In March 2015 (the finger incident), DK went to Australia to visit JD. the day after his arrival he was told JD had lost part of his finger. He went to the house JD was renting. JD was outside the house in the car. DK treated JD’s wound whilst instructing those present to search
… the house for the tip of JD’s finger. It was found by the chef on the floor of the kitchen.
DK confirms he went into the house (where he issued the instruction) and witnessed broken glass in the kitchen. He saw blood, but no blood on any glass.
Asked if DK saw JD. Yes.
“She was certainly upset” but she did not seek medical attention for any injuries. He did not witness any injuries. She did not have a swollen face nor scratches on her hands or feet that he could recall.
Asked if he had witnessed any inuries whether he would have documented it.
Yes.
Go to an assessment of AH made by another one of DK’s nurses after she complained of a headache on 17 Dec 2015 - notes say “Bumped her head after standing up two days ago”
Physically examined. No physical injuries noted and no sign of concussion.
We cover a request made on 8 Aug 2016 by AH for any medical records during Dec 2015 which is sure he would have supplied.
DK is re-examined about the cut finger...
… by someone I assume is an AH attorney.
You referred to a text message by Mr Depp.
Yes
And he says he cut his finger. Correct?
Yes.
The reference from the emergency room was that JD had cut his finger with a knife. Correct?
Yes - I was present for that. that’s what he told...
… the ER doctor.
You didn’t put in your notes that he was hit by a broken bottle?
No.
DK confirms once more that he neither saw AH being hurt by JD or JD being hurt by AH and got no reports from anyone that either party had been violent towards one another.
We start the Debbie Lloyd depo. Dr Kipper was a bouffant-white-haired gentleman, DL is a blonde-haired lady wearing glasses during this depo. She tells the attorney that during a phone called with a JD attorney (Camille) she was asked if JD had ever thrown anything at her.
She said no. She was also asked if she would go to Virginia to testify.
She said no, she wouldn’t
[hence the depo, I guess]
Asked if she spoke to Adam Waldman - she remembers an Adam trying to contact her but doesn’t remember his last name.
DL is a certified addiction nurse. taking care of patients with chemical dependency issues. Drugs and alcohol.
DL was contracted to DK via an organisation called Turning Point to nurse JD. She had worked for DK before.
What did DK say to you about JD’s care
Detox
Detox from what
Don’t know the specifics originally - but... opiods.
Any others? Cocaine?
I never witnessed him use cocaine?
What gifts did you get from JD?
A jewelry box and a fancy notepad.
Why?
I don’t know - a thank you?
Anything else?
Not that I recall.
DL confirms that EB was hired by DL to work for turning point.
DL i was taking care of JD and AH, it was decided AH needed some support so I brought EB in for AH.
DL confirms she was primary nurse for JD and EB was primary nurse for AH but sometimes EB covered for her. She did not cover for AH.
Who decided AH needed nursing care?
Don’t recall.
[Lloyd exhibit 1] starts on date 12 June 2014 - they are DL’s nursing notes that she created. 123 pages long.
[Ms Lloyd looks visibly bored as we examine these notes]
[she is not the only one]
We have taken 5 minutes to establish they are her notes, she normally takes these notes, she types them on a laptop, she was not instructed to create the notes and the notes were sent to DK for review. RN is her and MD is DK.
She sends the notes to him by email.
13 June 14 she meets JD at his apartment “according to my notes. I don’t recall”
Notes: he stated he started taking opiates after some dental work and became addicted. Fearful of coming off opiates, but knows it is what he has to do.
Notes: patient expressed emotional trauma which causes him anxiety.
What was the emotional trauma?
I do not recall.
What was the plan for his detox?
Plan in what regards/
Where was it going to take place?
The island. His island.
You went out there?
Yes
Who else?
AH was there some of JD”s staff and DK came at some point.
How did you get there
I flew
Then a boat… to the island
Yes
[well I’m glad we’ve established that]
See your notes: “arrived on island” does that mean you arrived on the island?
According to my notes
Notes: patient expressed fears of “never fearing normal without my drugs”
Did he tell you that/
Accordinf to my notes. Yes.
Notes: MD’s flight cancelled. Arrangment to come 12 Aug 2014.
[Lloyd exhibit 2] a text between DL and AH. Do you remember this?
It is some of how...
… communicated yes.
the texts show AH communicating between DL and AH as to how JD was doing.
How long did you see JD on the island?
Every day but lengths of time per visit varied. I don’t recall how it was determined.
She was staying 5 mins away from JD by John Deere tractor
In a yurt.
Would you eat with JD?
It varied.
What was your role?
Medication management
??
To administer medications.
Was DK prescribing these medications?
Yes.
Did JD get a bag of meds?
Did I give JD a bag of meds?
Eihter you or DK.
Not that I recall.
DL is looking at a picture of a pill box.
Would you give JD his meds in a pillbox like this?
Yes
We go back to the text exchanges between AH and DL.
“I will come by… within an hour to drop meds off just in case. How are you feeling your head back on straight?” and this was a text from you to JD?
According to this.
What does “head back on straight” mean?
Don’t recall.
JD to DL: “I don’t have the ability to take anything more on my back right now. I’m fucking strong. If my arm was gangrenous I’d cut the fucker off. I’m threatened by the love I feel. I need to stop. Simple math”
Do you recall this text?
No
Do you have any reason to believe...
… he would not have sent it?
No
22 Sep 2014 more notes:
“RN received text from patient stating that he had been in argument with fiance and she had a “nasty freakout” and would like RN to come and give him some “fucking knock out yumyum” RN instructed patient to take…” some
… drugs.
What was the nasty freakout?
I don’t recall.
She makes a home visit at 3.30am and finds JD sitting with scrape and bloody knuckles on right hand having punched whiteboard in kitchedn after a fight with fiance who felt he was not giving her support.
Do you recall going to hi shome and seeing him with scraped and bloody knuckles
I do not recall
Do you remember him saying hed’ puncehd a whiteboard
No
Would you have written that based on your observation of JD?
Yes.
Go to note from 14 October
Patient finished filming was extremely agitated leaving set. Patient kicked in the door of the trailer and refused to speak to director. Verbally aggressive to other patient on set for no apparent reason. Patient to take Xanax.
Was this based on your observation of JD?
I don’t recall
Did you observe JD filming?
Don’t recall
Where you write [what she wrote] was this about JD
I don’t recall.
Could it have been anyone other than JD
I don’t recall.
If you were told JD was verbally abusive you would have recorded it
I don’t recall
Here you write patient appeared agitated and was short towards RN
Yes
Meaning JD was short towards you, correct?
I don’t remember
That’s what the note means?
Yes
It’s based on your observation...
… of JD.
I don’t remember.
We go to 15 October.
Patient awake. Slept from 2200 to 0430. Patient agitated about work and verbalises a desire to escape with drugs. You wrote that?
It’s in my notes?
You wrote your notes.
Yes i did.
Do you remember him saying this.
I don’t.
We got to text from JD to DL:
“I’m alright. Confused as fuck, she said nothing of last night, most certainly not one thing about the wrap party’s existence. All the proof that I predicted last night. How wil I look at her when she gets back professing her undying love. All a...
… fucking lie. I for sure wouldn’t mind some company but I’ve already inundated you already. Blah blah me.”
Did you get thi sfrom JD?
I dont’ recall.
More texts:
“Help - I don’t know what’s real and what’s paranoic jealousy?
Remember that? No
Remember him not feelings trust for AH? DOn’t recall
Did JD smoke marijuana with you?
Don’t recall
Did you ever have any other patient allowed to take marijuana whilst detoxing from other drugs?
I don’t recall
Remember producing text messages and documents re JD and AH?
Yes
Did you see JD stoned whilst working with him?
Don’t recall
What does that mean you did or din’t?
Don’t recall
Do you recall JD seeming confused about soemthin
I don’t
Ever recall him wondering if he had a fight or if he was dreaming
Don’t recall
DL says there were times JD missed his meds and might have doubled his meds and is sure he wanted to get off drugs
Why
Because he’d hired us.
Did you recall him relapsing?
No
Did you hear of him taking cocaine?
I did not see him taking cocaine
DId you hear of him taking cocaine
I don’t recall
Did you administer drug tests?
Yes
Did they show positive for cocaine?
I don’t recall
We go to the Australian trip:
1 March 2015 - what was JD doign with Marilyn Manson?
Don’t recall
she doesn’t recollect anything about MM.
Notes re finger. Says JD said he had cut his finger.
DL on the state of the house:
Didn’t go in at first. House was a mess. I don’t remember details. Writing on the wall. A smashed TV.
What did the writing say?
Doesn’t know
Was AH in the house?
Dont’ recall.
Did you see AH that day?
Don’t recall
Which rooms of the house did you go through.
"I remember looking for his finger in the downstairs area."
Did you find JD’s finger?
No
Who did?
Ben
Who is he?
Like a house manager
Did JD have dirt grime and paint on his hands.
Yes, he did
See any glass anywhere?
No recall
Smell alcohol?
No recall
Who went to hospital with you and DK
Malcolm and Stephen
Who had his finger?
Ben brought it to the ER
Was it on ice
Don’t recall
Did you ask JD how he cut his finger
I don’t recall if I asked him
Did you ask anyone?
I don’t recall
How did it happen
I heard different stories
What were they
AH threw a bottle of vodka at him
That he slammed it with a phone
Who told you about the AH story?
DR
The phone story?
DR
Did you hear the stories on that day or later?
DR
Did you talk to JD about it
DR
Did you talk to DK about it
DR
How long was JD in hospital
DR
Concerns about the nurse supervision of JD
We’d go days without seeing him
Where there issues with nurse supervision in Australia
DR
Do you recall DK withdrawing his care?
No - I remember it being discussed
Any conversations re taking...
… substances he shouldn’t be taking?
DR
We go to a text in which JD calls DL “little debbie” and “nurse shark”
she sends him a text telling him to “i love you too… be safe and be smart"
JD to DL re DK “goddamn i love that weird fucker no matter what”
DL says DK loves you and will continue your care “Kipper loves you and will always want to continue your care if you are no longer using”
DL does not know what this is referring to.
[time passes DL is examining JD’s hand after his finger has been reattached. DL notes
JD has not smoked marijuana for 3 days and that the majority of issues with wife come from using drugs and alcohol and will no longer “sneak use”]
Asked what that means?
DR
Anything other than
… drugs or alchohol.
DR
[new note. JD upset after argumetn with his wife. taken four xanax, not slept night beofre due to argumetn with his wife.]
Your note?
Correct
From info from JD
Yes from my notes
[new note]
Patient had another argument with his wife. Drugs administered.
Why did you notes end on 1 July 2015?
DR
When did you stop caring for JD?
DR
Did you prepare notes throughout the time caring for JD?
Yes
Did you give them to DK
I did.
[we go to more text messages between DL and JD]
JD: “I’m in a very anxious and painfully confused state...
Rather not go into details… But, in a nutshell. Problems with my family, the Ex, business manager and my jumbled brain… will need refills of meds tomorrow. Thanks, honey. X"
DL is being re-examined. She confirms she’s never been told by anyone to leave antything out of her notes.
Asked if she’d ever had a patient who was suspected of DV.
No
Asked if she has a duty to report any suspected abuse
Yes - mandated reporter
If someone reported an...
… injury caused by someone else I would report it.
Who would you report it to?
DOn’t know as never had to.
Ever witnessed any violence between patients, by a patient?
No violence
DL cannot recall meeting AH for the first time
DL knew she was JD’s partner when they met
[taken to a note where DL and DK say they want AH’s input on JD’s treatment. She is asked quetsions about it and cannot remember anything other than the note.]
[she is shown a document. she doesn’t recognise it.]
We break for lunch. More Debbie "Don’t Recall" Lloyd at 2pm…
Court is actually very busy today - new groups of mainly female spectators in court. Some have brought packed lunches, which they are eating in the corridor outside court. It’s raining.
Have heard from three credible sources that Johnny Depp is scheduled to be taking the stand at Fairfax County Court TOMORROW. Do not change your plans yet, but I am happy my sources should know what they are talking about.
Court is back in session but one of the jurors is in pain due to a medical condition. The judge is explaining if he has to be excused, he is excused from the jury. The trial can’t stop. Currently the attorneys are confering at the bench.
The juror is excused from duty. Now there are only 10.
7 jurors will make the final decision.
The remaining 3 (chosen at random before the trial began) will be excused at the end of the trial.
We now have 7 men and 3 women.
There is some discussion about exhibits.
"Mr Bredehoft" has just been called "Mr Noodle House" by the Law and Crime youtube live feed AI subtitles.
The jury are being called in.
Judge explaining why juror 25 has been excused.
JD is drinking from a metal coffee cup.
Debbie Don’t Recall is back on screen and asked if she remembers AH’s treatment being discussed with DK.
She doesn’t.
24 June 1014 Debbie Lloyd’s [DL]s notes show her meetin with AH to tell her about JD’s treatment.
Does this refresh you attending a meeting with DK and AH regarding JD’s treatment?
No recollection of the meeting
Confirms its probably on the basis of the notes its happened.
Says that AH has reached out to her with concerns about JD’s health.
When JD became your patient did AH show you any pics of JD?
DR
Any pics of cocaine?
DR
Any audio recordings?
DR
Let’s go to the detox on JD’s private island
Yes
You travelled to the island with JD?
DR - should be in my notes
You were on the island with JD?
Correct
Did you see...
… where he was staying?
Yes
Was AH staying with him?
Yes
What accommodation was it?
A house.
Short video played [Depp 9811] it looks like the inside of a small island dwelling with a sofa, a bed a ktichen area, a TV a fire, red painted walls, and pictures on the wall]
Do you recognise this?
Yes
What is it?
Johnny’s place on the island.
You were overseeing JD’s detox?
Yes
Did you see him in person at least once a day?
I cannot recall
How often did DK see JD?
DR
What was JD detoxing from?
Opiates
Anything else
Not on the isl… no I don’t recall
Have you seen people detox from opiates before?
Yes
How many?
100.. hundreds...
What’s the process?
They go through withdrawal symptoms and we medicate.
What symptoms?
Nausea, vomiting, bodyaches, [something which sounds like paleorection] restlessness, anxiety…
Does it get acute?
Typically day 3 through 5 or 6
What state was JD in in the detox process?
DR - have to look at my notes
Physiological state?
Have to look at my notes.
[we go to the notes]
Does this help? When did you arrive on the island?
According to my notes 8 August 2014
[we go to 11 Aug 2014 notes]
Was JD experiencing discomfort?
Acc to notes
Muscle spasms, chills and pains
Correct
Did you administer meds?
Not according to these notes
[we go to 12 Aug 2014]
“MD arriving this morning and will assess patient” - was the plan for DK to arrive?
DR
Any issues with JD before….
… DK arrived that caused you concern?
I don’t recall
If there were would it appear in your notes?
Yes
If JD’s behaviour had been unmanageable - wiuld that appear in your notes?
Yes
[we go to note from 13 aug 2014]
Patient’s fiance texted to say JD is not feeling well. Meds advised and DL tells AH and JD the next few days will be the most difficult. Recall this?
From my notes
[go to note from 17 aug]
Recall this?
No
Any reason to doubt its accurate?
No
When you say you found him on his porch calm but expressing frustration. Any doubt this is correct?
No.
We got to another note which states patient was escorted to bed.
Was that you?
DR
[more notes about arriving back in LA from the Bahamas]
Did you leave the island on 19 August 2014?
According to these notes, yes.
[notes from 20 Aug 2014]
RN and MD spent time talking with patient - this would have been you and DK?
Correct.
Did you speak with JD in person?
Yes.
Patient expressed frustration with detox. Initially he stated he was done with the process and no longer wanted our services...
… patient processed his feelings and realised that part of his wanted to give up was “due to tension between him and his fiance”.
Do you recall these tensions?
Yes
What?
I recall JD feeling she was trying to interfere
In what way?
By reporting to us things he felt were not true.
DL cannot recall a specific example.
But you do recall tension between JD and AH?
Yes
Do you recall it having an impact on his treatment?
I don’t recall specifics.
[we go to another DL note 25 Aug 14 - it is a meeting between JD, DL and DK at DK’s house. JD apparently found this “quite stressful. DL doesn’t remember it]
Plan is for fiance to start therapy tomorrow - see that?
Yes
Do you recall AH starting therapy?
DR
Any idea why she was...
… starting therapy?
No.
[another note by DL 27 Augu 2014]
Recc’d text from patient’s sister that patient had been recording music with his friend till 0500 and did not go to sleep till 0700 and is currently still sleeping. Sister states patient had a disagreement with fiance.
… and “that patient was bel to remain clam and handled situation appropriately”.
later note from DL that “patient expressing feeling about argument with fiance and feels relationship is putting unwanted stress on him right now"
DL says this would be a conversation she had with JD.
From your perspective was it important to JD’s treatment that his stress be reduced?
Yes
Why?
Any patient going through detox or changes, important to relieve as much stress as you can from them.
[10 Sep 2014 - another DL note]
Met with patient - complained of body aches and nausea. Were you with him physically at this time?
Yes
"While RN was visiting patient, fiance came in and tried to start argument with him. Patient was able to stay calm and talk his fiance down."
Do you recall this?
No
Do you recall her starting arguments with Mr Depp?
Yes
How many?
DR
More than 1?
Yes
More than 2?
DR specifics.
What do you recall about that one incident?
I remember one night trying to leave the penthouse and AH standing in the elevator...
… and not letting us leave.
Why?
She didn’t want him to leave.
Had they been fighting previous to that point.
I wasn’t there previously.
What’s the other incident?
I can’t remember specifics.
What did you mean when you said patient was able to stay calm and talk his fiance down?
I don’t recall the incident in that note.
[12 Sep 2014 note by DL]
RN and MD visited patient at work. He is satisfied with his clarity. DL says she has no reason to doubt her notes.
[we move on to another note. this is like pulling teeth]
[confirms it is her note. it is two pages long. she is reading it all]
BREAKING: according to reliable source - JD on the stand tomorrow all day being examined and then cross-examined all day Wednesday.
[back to DL]
Do you recall JD ever saying to you he felr he was in a “no-win situation” with AH?
DR
But you wrote this in your notes. Correct?
[DL is looking for this in her notes]
Were you ever concerned about JD when he and AH were in arguments?
yes
Why?
Their arguments were a trigger for him emotionally
Any other reasons?
No
DL: at times she would try to instigate him
Did you ever witness that personally?
DL: yes
On more than one occasion?
DL: yes
How many times?
DR
more than 5?
DR
What does “instigate him” mean?
DL: I recall a time when he would go from room to room trying get away from him...
.. and she would follow him around and not give him space.
More than once?
Yes.
Are you aware if any fights became physical?
No
Do you recall when JD and AH got married?
Don’t recall the dates
You were there though
Yes
Were you there to provide nursing services?
Not sure. They didn’t make it clear to me
Did DK and EB attend?
Yes
Do you recall pre-nup discssions?
No specifics
Generally?
What JD told me
Which was?
AH didn’t take it well.
What?
The idea of signing a pre-nup
What does did not take it well, what do you mean
Her reaction when she raised it
[go to her recollections of being in Japan with JD and AH]
Do you recall JD and AH having a fight on a plane?
I recall it… it was another instance where he was sitting at a table, not wanting to talk and she would not leave the table, but she would not. I don’t remember her...
… words.
How was her tone?
I don’t recall.
At some point you travelled to Australia with Mr Depp.
Yes
Do you recall JD having sleep issues in Aus?
No specifically
Issues with sleep generally?
Yes
What issues?
A hard time sleeping.
How many times did you go to where JD was staying in Oz?
DR
Multiple times?
Yes
At some point you were told he’d injured his finger - you went to see him with DK.
Correct
What do you recall about JD’s appearance?
Nothing specific
Demeanor?
Don’t remember
DId you see him?
Yes.
Also you can’t remember if AH was there?
Correct
Did you see AH in Oz?
Yes
Did you ever see injuries on AH in Oz?
Yes
What?
A bruise on her arm
Anything else?
No
Facial injuries?
Not that I recall.
Any cuts or abrasions that you can recall.
Not that I recall.
Did AH seek medical treatment from you in Oz?
No. Or don’t recall.
When JD injured his finger, AH was a patient of JD.
Don’t recall.
[we must be due a break soon. this is gruelling. and we’re only getting the edited highlights]
DL confirms she doesn not know how AH got bruise on arm. Confirms note says JD “had been arguing with his wife and...
… that he had cut his finger.”
Later that day a further note saying that JD returned from ER. Patient discuss anger and sadness about relationship and was encouraged to stay away from wife was relationship was “toxic”.
DL confirms these notes are correct, but has nothing...
… further to add.
Do you recall advising JD to stay away from AH.
No
Recall telling JD the relationship was toxic?
Yes
What basis for that view?
Conversations - I don’t remember specifics. Just that he was emotional and the relationship was causing him stress.
After JD injured his finger in Australia do you recall him coming back to LA.
I know he did return to LA at some point.
With a bandaged hand?
Yes
Why?
To keep it clean, and then again after surgery.
Do you recall JD had pins in his finger?
Yes
Do you recall that his finger was...
… in pain?
Yes
How?
I’d have to review my notes.
[we got to 23 March 2015]
Do you remember this incident
I remember A incident - I don’t know if this is it
What incident are you remembering?
It was at the ECB - I was staying nxt door at a hotel and security came to get me and JB wanted to go back to 86 [the Sweetzer property]
So I went to the lofts (ECB) and I remember that night AH was already leaving - she was in the lobby and when she saw me she came back to the apartment. I remember JD was sitting outside and we went to leave and somehow we didn’t end up leaving.
Why?
DR
Who else was there?
Travis McGivern
Do you recall seeing Ah throw anything at JD
no
JD to Ah
no
Any physical violence
I saw JD push over one of AH’s clothing racks
Any physical violence between them?
No
At some point me JD and TM left
Where did you go
Can’t remember
Where did AH go
Don’t know
But she didn’t come with you?
No
[we’re on a break. alleluia.]
I am going to go into court for the last session and will take notes to write up for the newsletter. I may come out early to tweet but can’t guarantee it.
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Also I’ll get youtube video up, but no Park Bench interviews as it’s pouring with rain. We shall have Colonnade Conversations with some wannabe law students I met who have been watching all day.
And then I’ll be on Court TV later with @VinniePolitan at 8pm ET.
Laterz.
@VinniePolitan I’m sorry I did not get to add to the tweets after the afternoon break. I had to put together a youtube update, a newsletter and go on Court TV. I’m clocking off now for a 3am alarm call.
Welcome from the very cold queue to get into Fairfax County Court for Week 2 Day 6 of Depp v Heard. Can you spot your favourite YouTuber in here? I counted at least four.
Proceedings begin at 10am ET with the cross-examination of Sean Bett, then it’s….
…not Johnny Depp, but his band’s sound engineer Keenan Wyatt. THEN it’s Johnny Depp. If I had to bet on it (no pun etc), judging by the speed of proceedings to date, I reckon we’ll get to JD’s evidence at around 4pm ET, by which stage LA will be fully awake.
Last call for any potential new subscribers who want to read my dissection of the court order banning an Amber Heard supporter from the courtroom. Your subscription powers my ability to tweet/youtube/podcast this trial. If you sign up before 6pm ET I’ll send you yesterday’s...
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Thanks to everyone who has subscribed up to now. Currently prepping everything for tomorrow’s proceedings. We’ll (most likely) be hearing the final part of Dr Kipper’s depo, Johnny Depp’s nurse Debbie Lloyd (also by depo) and then Sean Bett (JD security) live in court.
Yesterday an AH supporter was banned from court for the rest of the trial - I am trying to find out a bit more. Hopefully I’ll get a newsletter out this weekend with more on that.
Amazing. A well-spoken English lady called Gina Deuters who has spent the last hour telling us about her lifestyle as the spouse of a member of JD’s staff (and doing cocaine and/or weed with Johnny Depp and MDMA with Amber Heard and Rocky Pennington) has just been dropped as a...
… witness whilst giving evidence. Half way through he examination, a member of the AH team stood up and asked to approach the bench. He and three other attorneys went into conference with the judge. I left court to start live-tweeting.
Once the white noise they use...
… inside court to stop anyone hearing what’s been said was switched off, the judge turned to Ms Deuters and said:
J “Ms Deuters I just have a question for you. Have you been watching the trial this past week?”
GD “Um I’ve seen clips of it online, yeah.”
J “You’ve been watching..
Apologies for the late start to “live”-tweeting proceedings this morning. We started with evidence by video deposition from Stone Cold Kate Jones, Amber Heard’s personal assistant who radiated contempt for whichever poor attorney was cross-examining her. And radiated contempt...
… Amber Heard. Ms James was the witness in the 2020 trial who gave live-evidence by video link. During that evidence she was clearly angry about her former employer, stating: "Ms. Heard referred to a conversation we had about me being violently raped at...
… machete-point in Brazil and she used it as her own story. She referred directly to a violent rape that occurred to me 26 years ago and she twisted it into her own story and she used it for her own use.”
Earlier she had said "I’m a sexual violence survivor and...
Good morning from Fairfax County court buildings cafeteria in Virigina. This is not the start of today’s live-tweet thread from the courtroom - that will start in just over two hours time.
I am slowly getting to grips with this youtube lark. I think the videos are...
… improving as I get to grips with workflow and content. This is yesterday’s debrief