Amber Heard gave Johnny Depp a large knife as a gift early in their relationship. In presenting the item, Johnny Depp’s attorney, Amber Heard, challenged allegations of violence Heard made during the trial. In addition, Depp’s lawyers read from a diary in which Heard addressed love messages to Depp.
Depp’s attorney questions Heard’s credibility
Vasquez questioned Heard’s account of when her abuse allegations against Depp began, noting that Heard initially said it was 2013 but then recalled some incidents in 2012. Heard then confirmed he beat her in 2012, adding, “He just paused in the middle.”
“I gave him a knife, I think as a birthday present at the beginning of our relationship,” Heard said. “I think it was around 2012, but I’m not sure.”
“We saw a picture of that knife,” Vasquez replied. “But I think we should bring out the real thing.”
A large knife was then presented in the courtroom. “That’s the knife you gave the man who hit you, right?” Vasquez asked Heard. “I wasn’t worried he would stab me with it when I gave it to him, that’s for sure,” Heard replied.
“That’s the knife you gave the man who got drunk and violent, right?” Vasquez asked.
“It’s the same knife I got him in 2012, yes,” Heard replied.
Diary entries full of harmony
In addition, Depp’s lawyer read entries from a journal that the couple kept, according to Heard, to exchange messages of love.
“True love is not just the madness of passion or the security of peace. No, it’s both,” Heard wrote in May 2015, two months after an argument that saw the tip of Depp’s right middle finger cut off. Depp said Heard threw a vodka bottle which injured his finger, while Heard said Depp injured himself when he smashed a phone.
“I still want to rip you up, devour you and savor the taste maybe more than ever,” she added.
In another diary excerpt after their honeymoon in July 2015, Heard said she “couldn’t think of a better honeymoon,” adding, “I love you more every day.” Heard reported a day earlier that she physically assaulted Depp during the same trip .
When asked about the posts, Heard said she was trying to create a peaceful environment with her behavior and that the relationship was really nice during good periods.
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