Johnny Depp admits to taking drugs; refutes Amber Heard's addiction allegations in trial

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s dispute seems to be escalating with time as new details about duo’s estranged relationship are surfacing online. Johnny Depp’s text messs about his alleged drug use were front and centre at a hearing in London on Thursday, claims a report published by a leading news daily. report furr adds that defendants asked High Court to throw out Depp’s libel claim due to “severe deficiencies” in disclosure of evidence by actor at Thursday’s pre-trial hearing.

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If reports are to be believed, Johnny Depp, in his testimony, mentioned that his addiction, over years, has been to Roxicodone pills, which are often referred to as ‘Roxies’, which are one of brand names for oxycodone. Reportedly, oxycodone is an opioid prescription painkiller. In his testimony, actor admitted that he has taken or drugs during course of his relationship but never suffered from addiction from those drugs.

Adding to same, Johnny Depp mentioned that drugs drug or alcohol ever made him violent against anyone. If reports are to be believed, Depp confessed in court that he and Heard “took drugs toger,” including MDMA, magic mushrooms and cocaine. Reportedly, Johnny will travel from France to London for next month’s trial, while it is rumoured that Heard will come from California.

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In one of recent trials, Amber Heard pleaded guilty to falsifying a document of confining dogs in a private jet in 2014 and avoided jail under a deal. Reportedly, judge also allowed to include a claim by Amber’s secretary, Ms James, which states that Amber Heard asked her to help draft a letter to US Homeland Security in 2014, which comprised of some false claims. However, report adds that  judge excluded or parts of Ms James' witness statement, which includes evidence related to Amber Heard's alleged drug use, redesigning of actor's apartment and her clothing style, calling m ‘irrelevant’.

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On professional front

Meanwhile, Johnny Depp is all set to reprise his roles as Captain Jack Sparrow in much-acclaimed Pirates of Caribbean series. Speculations are also swirling that in upcoming flick, a female actor would play lead role and Depp’s Captain Jack will simply be a surrogate.   recently launched trailer of Johnny Depp’s much-awaited film, Waiting for Barbarians features actor in a never-seen-before avatar, as he plays role of a colonel for first time in his career. As per recent developments, it was confirmed that Waiting for Barbarians will be released on VOD on August 7, 2020. 

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