For other inquiries, Contact Us. He said the first incident happened in March 2015, when Depp, 58, was left with a swollen cheekbone and eyelid and a visible mark on Depps face can be seen in the image. JOHNNY Depp's Brit bodyguard of nearly 20 years, Jerry Judge, who was known as his 'Life Angel', has died. ", "Mr. Depp was giving as good as he got," McGivern said. If you look closely, you can also see Judge make a cameo in Depp's 2007 musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street where he plays a pie customer. He got into the private security company after being pushed out of his job in the Los Angeles Sheriff's office owing to injuries received in car accidents, he claimed. Amid the turmoil with his marriage to Amber Heard, there's been one man Johnny Depp can count on one man above all for support. 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Except, of course, go to a hospital, Ms Wass asked: Would you agree it appears that Mr Depp was accepting that he cut the top of his finger off in that text?, Mr Connolly said: Yes, its how its worded., The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, 57, is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) and its executive editor Dan Wootton over the publication of an article on 27 April 2018 with the headline: Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be genuinely happy casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?. The burly minder was frequently spotted on the red carpet with the star and even inspired his own fan page. She alleges that he slapped, kicked and grabbed her by the hair during the trip. The veteran bodyguard has worked for Paul McCartney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas and Julia Roberts. She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle. I had the car door open and when we were outside Johnny said to me words to the effect of Look at my finger. It is one of 14 allegations of violent behaviour against Depp, who has previously told the court his finger was wounded during that incident when his then wife threw a vodka bottle at him. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? In addition to the passage about "a public figure representing domestic abuse," in another passage she writes, "I had the rare vantage point of seeing, in real time, how institutions protect men accused of abuse.". Travis McGivern testified Monday via When Heard reentered the apartment, she saw what Depp had done to her closet and things escalated further, McGivern said. Depp claims she defamed him in an op-ed published in The Washington Post in December 2018 headlined, I spoke up against s*xual violence and faced our cultures wrath. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Who between 1979 and 1984. On his IMDb page, Judge is credited with Special Thanks and Security on many of Depps major hits of the last 15 years including, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Rum Diary, The Tourist and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Talking about their relationship, Bett said that the duo went from being a "loving, almost like high school couple" to arguing on a daily basis. He then sued her for defamation after she wrote an op-ed in 2018 in The Washington Post in which she referred to herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse.". The next witness is called remotely. It was then that Depp went into Heard's closet and "rearranged" it for her, throwing "down every rack of clothing and shoes.". The verbal onslaught continued from both of them. "Protecting Johnny is his life. The trial continues. 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Heard's attorneys suggested on cross-examination that Heard punched Depp because he shoved her sister, but McGivern said that wasn't the case. Malcolm Connelly, who identifies as a protection officer, says he is testifying from Essex, United Kingdom. On Monday, May 2, Johnny Depps security officer, Travis McGivern, was the first witness to give the deposition in the actors defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. The Brit protected Johnny Depp for nearly 20 years in his long career providing security to the stars. Sean Bett JDs long-term security testified that Amber Heards friends and family were taking advantage of Johnny Depp. He told the court in London he never saw Depp, 57, hitting Heard, and that he would never tolerate any man striking a woman, even if he was "the Pope". It doesn't mention Depp at all. McGivern said the "verbal onslaught continued on both sides. The security guard explained how there was 'screaming and shouting' and Depp was 'nursing one hand'. Depp and Heard met during filming of "The Rum Diary," an adaptation of a Thompson novel. "#JerryJudge you were #mrsecurity in the #Entertainment business in the UK a one-off, nice guy, heart as big as a lion great friend over many years #RIP bud will never be forgotten.". Be the first one to comment on this story. ", Slaps on stage and WAGS in court the 12 most shocking celebrity moments of the year, Amber Heard settles defamation case with Johnny Depp, Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp libel trial verdict. She alleged the injury was inflicted by Depp with a mobile phone during a final showdown at the LA penthouse. He accused Heard of physical and emotional abuse, and she has filed a countersuit for $100 million against him. Amber Heard speaks to her attorney in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., May 2, 2022. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. At that point, McGivern said he was demanding that he and Depp leave. In her court filing at the time for a temporary restraining order against Depp she said: I yelled to Jerry to please help me and told him that if Johnny hit me one more time I was going to call the police. Mandel The controversial US oil plan explained, London Bridge overcrowding: Give TfL control of Southeastern trains. His work with Johnny Depp was so well-regarded with the actors fans, he even inspired a Facebook page called Jerry Judge Johnny Depps Life Angel. The bodyguard has been giving evidence on day six of Depps libel claim against The Sun newspaper over an April 2018 article which labelled him a wife beater. Shes smashed my hand with a vodka bottle.. "#JerryJudge you were #mrsecurity in the #Entertainment business in the UK a one-off, nice guy, heart as big as a lion great friend over many years #RIP bud will never be forgotten.". He didn't see her again until she starred alongside Depp in The Rum Diary. Shes cut my f***ing finger off. He needed it as evidence in case Miss Heard tried to make allegations towards Depp. Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a menacing message, Schools in London face disruption as teachers stage strikes, Former Met acting commissioner described rape as regretful sex, Detectives hunting for Constance Martens baby find remains of infant, London Ambulance Service told to improve its ethnic diversity, FTSE 100 Live: Taylor Wimpey and Flutter results, CRH plans US move, Johnny Depp living in London after shunning LA, Meet the hero of Everest showing the way to climb mountains safely, What is the Willow Project? This is not the first time that Depp's security guard has testified for him. It was sometime after entering the penthouse that McGivern said he witnessed Heard throw a can of Red Bull at Depp, which hit the actor in the back. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Heard did not name her ex-husband when she wrote about becoming a public figure representing domestic abuse but Depp argues she was clearly referring to him. ", He continued: "I could hear the ruckus inside. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The company tweeted a tribute to Judge saying: "Music & Arts Founder and Managing Director sadly passed away today. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. By early 2019 - weeks after Heard's op-ed - Whigham said it was clear that Depp's role in any "Pirates" film was scuttled and that producers were instead looking to move ahead with Margot Robbie in a lead role. ", disputes some of the domestic abuse charges, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. Mr Connolly said he got to the property at about 1.30pm after receiving an urgent call from the head of Depps security team Jerry Judge, now deceased, who told him: Malcolm, get in the car, extract the boss from the situation.. "I didn't care that I was in the middle of their conversation at that point. Who between 1979 and 1984. "He was more a family and brother to Johnny and he protected Johnny from harms way those 22 years and will protect him from above, rest in peace beautiful angel of a human being Mr Jerry Judge you will be missed by all of us. Amber Heard is losing to Johnny Depp in court and Im loving every moment of it! Johnny Depp's security guard sent in to 'extract the boss' during 'ruckus' with Amber Heard, court hears, Johnny Depp has finished giving evidence but was present at the High Court on Tuesday, as was Heard - who is due to appear as a witness later in the trial, The court has previously been shown this picture of Depp after injuring his finger, Amber Heard pictured arriving at court on Tuesday morning, Footage of Depp swearing and banging cupboards, recorded by Heard, was shown in court again on Tuesday, Stylist Samantha McMillen says she did not see Heard with injuries after an alleged incident of violence. Johnny Depp's security guard sent in to 'extract the boss' He says he was never violent to her in their three-year marriage and instead alleges Heard was abusive an allegation she denies. He added: Sorry Sean, not you, I didnt mean that.. ", One fan tweeted her appreciation saying: "Heaven has gained another Angel! The actor denies allegations of violence against him. Enter your password to log in. Malcolm Connelly, who worked as a security guard for Depp and his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis, has since testified via video link, giving his view on Depp and Heard's relationship and recalling their honeymoon. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mr Connolly said he got to the property at about 1.30pm after receiving an urgent call from the late Jerry Judge, the head of Depp's security team at the time, who told him: "Malcolm, get in the car, extract the boss from the situation. 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