Amber Heard Takes Stand to Testify in Johnny Depp Defamation Trial
Amber Heard took the stand Wednesday to begin her testimony as ex-husband Johnny Depp sues her for defamation.
Heard's time on the stand comes after Depp's legal team made their case over three weeks, bringing witnesses
including Depp — on the stand to tell the jury about how Heard was allegedly abusive and manipulative toward Depp.
"I struggle to find the words to describe how painful this is," Heard said in her opening remarks. "This is horrible for me to sit here for weeks and relive everything."
She added, visibly emotional, "This is the most painful and difficult thing I've ever gone through, for sure."
The psychologist, Dawn Hughes, testified that Heard endured emotional abuse and intimate partner violence during her time with Depp.
Depp has denied committing violence against Heard, in his own lengthy testimony in the case at the Fairfax County Circuit Court.