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Johnny Depp ‘intimidated witnesses’: ‘Forced them into pre-written declarations’

Johnny Depp is being blasted for ‘intimidating witnesses’ to win the Amber Heard defamation case

By Web Desk
August 22, 2022

Johnny Depp is being put on blast for allegedly ‘intimidating’ his witnesses for winning the Amber Heard defamation case.

This allegation has been made after unsealed documents threatening “negative consequences” were brought to light.

Unsealed document
Unsealed document

Reportedly, “these declarations were often obtained through threats and deception. One such declarant Laura Divenere, testified that she only provided a declaration after Mr. Waldman threatened her with negative consequences if she did not cooperate with him, including perjury if she did not sign the declaration he wanted her to sign. Att. 80, Divernere Dep.”

“Ms Divenere also testified hats felt coerced by Mr. Waldman to sign the declaration. In addition, while the declarations all bore the heading of this case, NONE were ever filed with the Court or provided to counsel for defendant.”