The biggest English libel trial of the 21st century ended on Tuesday after three weeks of high drama, claims of brutal violence and sensational revelations about a tempestuous Hollywood marriage. Day 16 of the trial saw the Pirates Of The Caribbean star, 57, arrive to screams from fans inside the imposing building’s main hall. In closing submissions his barrister, David Sherborne, said Depp was “no wife beater”. Mr Sherborne also launched a stinging attack on Ms Heard, 34, accusing her of being a “compulsive liar”. She said: “For the defence of truth to be substantiated, the defendants need to prove on a balance of probabilities that Mr Depp assaulted Ms Heard on at least one occasion.

Source: Irish Independent July 28, 2020 18:00 UTC