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Economic Times
6 days ago
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- Economic Times
Johnny Depp reveals names of those who betrayed him during Amber Heard trial — fans stunned and demand to know more
Who betrayed Johnny Depp? Live Events What impact did the trials have? How did the high-profile legal battle unfold? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel For Johnny Depp , the aftermath of the Amber Heard trial was about more than just winning the court case; it was about losing trust. In a candid new interview, he describes how certain people he considered friends turned their backs when he needed them actor is now speaking out about betrayal, loyalty, and life as a "crash test dummy" for the #MeToo movement . He spoke openly about how the media storm affected him, exposing those who abandoned him when he needed them the Depp acknowledged that three people deceived him, saying, "They did me dirty." He discussed in a recent interview how the public's reaction and media hysteria during his defamation trial brought to light the people in his life who supported him and those who did not, as per a report by The Depp also talked about how the trial affected him emotionally on both a personal and professional revealed how one of his agents, with whom he had worked for three decades, spoke against him in court, referring to it as a betrayal of "death by confetti". He added, without naming names, that he had been wronged by three people he deeply trusted. These people were even at his children's admitted it hurt, but he also understood why some people stayed silent, saying that making the right choice was often the scariest thing for them, he told The Sunday his widely reported trial against his ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, in which shocking allegations of abuse and assault were made, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star made these referred to the worldwide reckoning brought on by the #MeToo movement, which started in 2006 when activist Tarana Burke first used the term, when he said, "I was like a crash test dummy for MeToo, … and I sponged it, took it all in," as per a report by The stated that he wanted to find out who was being cautious from the hundreds of people he has met in that field. "You'd better get woke!"Heard's accusations against Depp first came to light in May 2016, over a year before the Harvey Weinstein scandal sparked the #MeToo movement. After accusing Depp of domestic abuse, Amber Heard filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining August of that year, the couple reached a $7 million settlement and formalized their divorce. However, the court cases were far from Heard's 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post, which detailed the hostility she faced for speaking out against abuse, prompted Depp to sue her for $50 million in March 2019, despite never mentioning him by name. According to the actor, the item hurt his career and ex-couple came to a final settlement by December 2022. Depp promised to divide the $1 million Heard would give him across a number of charitable and her daughter, Oonagh Paige, left the Hollywood mayhem behind, at least for the time being, and moved discreetly to Spain in the months that claimed three trusted friends betrayed him during the Amber Heard believes he was a test case for the #MeToo movement and media scrutiny.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Johnny Depp reveals names of those who betrayed him during Amber Heard trial — fans stunned and demand to know more
For Johnny Depp , the aftermath of the Amber Heard trial was about more than just winning the court case; it was about losing trust. In a candid new interview, he describes how certain people he considered friends turned their backs when he needed them most. The actor is now speaking out about betrayal, loyalty, and life as a "crash test dummy" for the #MeToo movement . He spoke openly about how the media storm affected him, exposing those who abandoned him when he needed them the most. Johnny Depp acknowledged that three people deceived him, saying, "They did me dirty." He discussed in a recent interview how the public's reaction and media hysteria during his defamation trial brought to light the people in his life who supported him and those who did not, as per a report by The Blast. Johnny Depp also talked about how the trial affected him emotionally on both a personal and professional level. Who betrayed Johnny Depp? Depp revealed how one of his agents, with whom he had worked for three decades, spoke against him in court, referring to it as a betrayal of "death by confetti". He added, without naming names, that he had been wronged by three people he deeply trusted. These people were even at his children's parties. Live Events ALSO READ: Xi Jinping to rival Trump's parade with massive military display in Tiananmen Square this September He admitted it hurt, but he also understood why some people stayed silent, saying that making the right choice was often the scariest thing for them, he told The Sunday Times. What impact did the trials have? Following his widely reported trial against his ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, in which shocking allegations of abuse and assault were made, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star made these remarks. He referred to the worldwide reckoning brought on by the #MeToo movement, which started in 2006 when activist Tarana Burke first used the term, when he said, "I was like a crash test dummy for MeToo, … and I sponged it, took it all in," as per a report by The Blast. He stated that he wanted to find out who was being cautious from the hundreds of people he has met in that field. "You'd better get woke!" How did the high-profile legal battle unfold? Heard's accusations against Depp first came to light in May 2016, over a year before the Harvey Weinstein scandal sparked the #MeToo movement. After accusing Depp of domestic abuse, Amber Heard filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order. In August of that year, the couple reached a $7 million settlement and formalized their divorce. However, the court cases were far from over. Amber Heard's 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post, which detailed the hostility she faced for speaking out against abuse, prompted Depp to sue her for $50 million in March 2019, despite never mentioning him by name. According to the actor, the item hurt his career and reputation. The ex-couple came to a final settlement by December 2022. Depp promised to divide the $1 million Heard would give him across a number of charitable organizations. Heard and her daughter, Oonagh Paige, left the Hollywood mayhem behind, at least for the time being, and moved discreetly to Spain in the months that followed. FAQs What has Johnny Depp recently revealed? He claimed three trusted friends betrayed him during the Amber Heard trial. Why does Johnny Depp refer to himself as a "crash test dummy"? He believes he was a test case for the #MeToo movement and media scrutiny.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Amazon to Invest Around $54 Billion in U.K. to Support Innovation, AI Push
plans to invest about $54 billion in the U.K. over the next three years, expanding its warehouse network and artificial-intelligence infrastructure to bulk up its e-commerce and cloud operations. The U.S. tech company said Tuesday that its investment of 40 billion pounds, equivalent to $54.10 billion, would create thousands of jobs and contribute to the country's economy and AI ambitions. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the move a vote of confidence in the country. Lawyers Market Big #MeToo Verdicts, but Their Clients Struggle to Collect Trump's Relentless Fed Pressure Creates Lose-Lose Scenario for Powell Choosing 'Buy Now, Pay Later' at Checkout Will Now Factor Into Your Credit Score The Middle East Is in Turmoil. U.S. Frackers See No Reason to Pump More Oil. The Holy Grail of Automation: Now a Robot Can Unload a Truck News of Amazon's investment came shortly after the U.K. government launched its industrial strategy, a 10-year plan that aims to attract investment in key sectors to drive economic growth. Amazon set out plans for multibillion-dollar investments in several parts of the U.S. and countries like Australia and Taiwan in recent weeks. Most of those outlays seek to bolster its data-center network to meet booming global demand for AI computing. In the U.K., the company is also looking to expand the infrastructure that underpins its core e-commerce operations, by investing in building new warehouses, adding delivery stations and upgrading its transportation network. Amazon said it expects to create 2,000 jobs at a previously announced fulfillment center in Hull that is set to open this year, another 2,000 positions at a new facility in Northampton, and additional roles at new sites in the East Midlands. The investment will also result in additional jobs at delivery stations across the country, the company said. The plan comes after Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy last week outlined plans to reduce the company's workforce in the coming years due to the increasing use of AI. Jassy said the efficiency gains from using generative AI would result in cuts, but didn't specify how much the size of Amazon's workforce would be reduced. The company currently employs more than 75,000 people in the U.K. and is a top 10 private-sector employer, it said. Amazon's U.K. investment plan includes part of the 8 billion pounds it earmarked last year for building, operating and maintaining data centers in the country through 2028, it added. The company also plans to allocate funds to original TV and film productions and to redevelop the historic Bray Film Studios in Berkshire. The U.K. government is seeking to spur business investment in sectors like advanced manufacturing, defense, technology and the creative industries. The number of foreign-direct-investment projects into the U.K. declined last year, similar to other leading European economies, but the country continues to be the top destination for tech investments, according to a report by EY published in May. The U.K.'s share of foreign-direct-investment projects in Europe fell to 15.9% last year from 17.3% five years before, according to EY. Write to Najat Kantouar at Iran Has an Oil Card to Play. So Does the U.S. C&S Wholesale Grocers to Acquire SpartanNash in $1.77B Deal Stablecoin World Opens Up to Main Street Banks Ford Still Scrambling to Get Rare-Earth Magnets Stocks Rise and Oil Recedes After Iran's Retaliation Avoids Energy Infrastructure Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Johnny Depp breaks silence on Hollywood elites who betrayed him during Amber Heard lawsuit: 'They were at my kids' parties...'
In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, Johnny Depp revealed that three close acquaintances betrayed him during his legal battle with Amber Heard. Calling himself a 'crash test dummy' for the #MeToo era, Depp described the emotional toll of the trial and slammed the Hollywood culture of performative loyalty, saying, 'That's death by confetti.' Johnny Depp has reignited headlines by claiming that three people he once considered close 'did him dirty' during the Amber Heard trial. Reflecting on industry silence, betrayal, and personal fallout, Depp criticized those who abandoned him when he needed support. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'Crash Test Dummy' for #MeToo? Depp Says He Took the Hits for Hollywood During the interview, Depp provocatively called himself a 'crash test dummy' for the #MeToo movement, alleging that the tide of social justice took a personal toll on his life and reputation. The Long Road to Court Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Post-Trial Fallout Johnny Depp is back in the headlines—this time, not for a courtroom drama or red carpet appearance, but for peeling back the layers of his emotional scars left behind by the Amber Heard defamation trial . In a searing new interview with The Sunday Times, the 62-year-old actor didn't mince words when addressing the emotional and personal fallout he endured after being dragged through the public wringer. 'There are people, and I'm thinking of three, who did me dirty,' Depp confessed, sending shockwaves through Hollywood's tight-lipped unnamed individuals, Depp says, were not just business acquaintances—they were friends. People who once attended his children's parties and toasted to his success, but remained silent or turned their backs when the actor needed their support the most. 'They were at my kids' parties. Throwing them in the air,' he said. 'And, look, I understand people who could not stand up [for me], because the most frightening thing to them was making the right choice.'During the interview, Depp provocatively called himself a 'crash test dummy' for the #MeToo movement , alleging that the tide of social justice took a personal toll on his life and reputation. 'I was like a crash test dummy for MeToo,' he said, describing how he absorbed blow after blow while the industry watched in silence. 'And so I wanted from the hundreds of people I've met in that industry to see who was playing it safe. 'Better go woke!''Referring to the cultural atmosphere during the height of the movement, Depp added, 'The confetti machine [is] going because what do they want? Dough.' The metaphor was his way of describing what he calls Hollywood's hypocrisy: people who celebrate you in public, criticize you behind closed doors, and keep cashing in regardless of your explosive trial that inspired these reflections began brewing years earlier. In May 2016, Amber Heard accused Depp of domestic violence and filed for divorce shortly thereafter. Though a settlement followed, Depp reignited the legal battle in 2019 with a $50 million defamation suit over a Washington Post op-ed in which Heard discussed her experience with abuse—without naming Depp courtroom saga gripped the world when the trial went live in April 2022. Over six weeks of televised testimony, both actors accused each other of harrowing abuse, creating a media circus that split public opinion. In June, the jury ruled largely in Depp's favor, awarding him $10.35 million in damages. Heard received $2 million in her countersuit. By December, the case was settled, with Heard agreeing to pay $1 million to be donated to the trial, Heard relocated to Spain with her daughter Oonagh, quietly stepping away from the spotlight. But for Depp, the spotlight never quite dimmed. His recent comments have once again raised questions about loyalty, accountability, and how public narratives around private pain often get twisted beyond recognition.'I was with one agent for 30 years, but she spoke in court about how difficult I was,' Depp revealed in the interview. 'That's death by confetti, these fake mo*****rs who lie to you, celebrate you, say all sorts of horror behind your back, yet keep the money.'While Depp has not named the individuals who 'did him dirty,' his message is loud and clear: the most painful scars are often inflicted not by enemies, but by friends who stay quiet when it matters most.
The Journal
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Judge declares mistrial in outstanding charge against Harvey Weinstein amid jury room feud
THE JUDGE IN the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial has declared a mistrial on one outstanding rape charge against the disgraced Hollywood producer. The foreperson of the jury refused to return to deliberate the count amid a jury room feud. 'Deliberations became heated to such a degree I am obligated to declare a mistrial on the one count on which you didn't reach a verdict,' judge Curtis Farber told the court. Weinstein's initial conviction, five years ago, seemed to cement the downfall of one of Hollywood's most powerful men in a pivotal moment for the #MeToo movement. That conviction, however, was overturned last year and the case was sent back for retrial in the same Manhattan courthouse. Weinstein, 73, denies sexually assaulting or raping anyone. Advertisement Weinstein was yesterday found guilty of one count of sexual assault against one woman, but was acquitted of the same offence against a different woman in the retrial. Jurors yesterday were unable to reach a verdict on a third charge. The majority-female jury teetered on Wednesday as the male foreperson requested to speak to the judge about 'a situation' he found troubling. He previously complained on Monday that other jurors were pushing people to change their minds. He also claimed that his fellow jurors had been talking about information beyond the charges, was being questioned in private. While the jury was in court to hear the answer to an earlier request to re-hear the text of a rape law, the foreperson signalled to Judge Curtis Farber that he wanted to talk. 'He said words to the effect of, 'I can't go back in there with the other jurors',' Judge Farber explained later. This is a breaking story with more information to follow.
