Amber Heard Was Arrested

Amber Heard Was Arrested For Domestic Violence Against Former Flame Tasya Van Ree.

Amber Heard, Tasya Van Ree

Well this certainly complicates things for Amber Heard.
On Tuesday it was revealed that, before the blonde beauty made assault allegations against her husband Johnny Depp, she was previously arrested for domestic violence against her former partner Tasya van Ree. Whoa.

Sources dished to TMZ that the Magic Mike XXL actress got into a heated argument with Miz van Ree back on September 14, 2009 at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Hmm, go on.
Reportedly, The Danish Girl star grabbed and struck Tasya in the arm — which obviously upset the artist as Amber was then arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. Miz Heard appeared in court the day after her mug shot was taken. Oh man!
An audio snippet from the Texas native's court hearing revealed that the starlet avoided facing charges thanks to the fact the prosecutor declined to move forward with the case — since the twosome lived in California. Nonetheless, the judge warned Amber that while the case was being dismissed she was still not off the hook as the prosecutors could reconsider and refile within two years. Well, a lot more than two years have gone by, so it looks like Amber's avoided being charged altogether. 4
Unfortunately, this bit of news comes not long after the A-lister's estranged wife was accused of blackmailing her husband. We doubt this story is really going to help her case. Oof.

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Amber Is the Victim

Amber Heard's Lawyers Defend Her in Lengthy Statement: 'Amber Is the Victim'

Amber Heard, Johnny Depp.

Amber Heard‘s legal team, lead attorney Samantha F. Spector and co-counsel Joseph P. Koenig, just released a statement defending her and her actions throughout the past week in her allegations of domestic violence against Johnny Depp.
“As the result of Amber’s decision to decline giving an initial statement to the LAPD, her silence has been used against her by Johnny’s team. Amber did not provide a statement to the LAPD in an attempt to protect her privacy and Johnny’s career. Johnny’s team has forced Amber to give a statement to the LAPD to set the record straight as to the true facts, as she cannot continue to leave herself open to the vicious false and malicious allegations that have infected the media. Amber has suffered through years of physical and psychological abuse at the hands of Johnny,” the statement, provided to Just Jared, began.

“In domestic violence cases, it is not unusual for the perpetrator’s playbook to include miscasting the victim as the villain,” the statement continued. “In reality, Amber acted no differently than many victims of domestic violence, who think first of the harm that might come to the abuser, rather than the abuse they have already suffered. Amber can no longer endure the relentless attacks and outright lies launched against her character in the Court of Public Opinion since the tragic events of May 21st. With her statement Amber hopes to give the LAPD the opportunity to conduct an accurate and complete investigation into the events of that evening and before. If that occurs, and the truth is revealed, there is no doubt that Amber’s claims will be substantiated beyond any doubt, and hopefully Johnny will get the help that he so desperately needs.”

From the beginning it has been Amber’s desire to keep this matter as private as possible, even though LAPD officers responded to a 911 call made by a third-party. The LAPD officers viewed not only the disarray that Johnny had caused in the apartment but also the physical injuries to Amber’s face. We filed the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage at the very end of the day on Monday May 23rd and we did not serve Johnny with the Petition at the premiere of Alice Through the Looking Glass that evening. We sent a letter to Johnny’s counsel team the next morning making it clear we wanted to keep this matter out of the media. We then held off requesting a domestic violence restraining order as we knew that Johnny was out of the country.

We took the high road. Unfortunately, Johnny’s team immediately went to the press and began viciously attacking Amber’s character. Amber is simply a victim of domestic violence, and none of her actions are motivated by money. Amber is a brave and financially independent woman who is showing the courage of her convictions by doing the right thing against Johnny’s relentless army of lawyers and surrogates.

The Family Law Court is not going to be influenced by misinformation placed in the social media based on anonymous sources. Amber is the victim. Amber is a hero.”

source: www.justjared.com

Abuse Allegations and What's Next in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Divorce

Abuse Allegations and What's Next in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Divorce: All Your Questions Answered

How will Amber Heard's domestic violence allegations against Johnny Depp affect their divorce? In a new statement on Tuesday, Heard's lawyers said she is "a victim of domestic violence" who decided not report her alleged abuse to police who responded to a 911 call on May 21 in order to "protect her privacy and Johnny's career." In their statement, Heard's attorney Samantha F. Spector and co-counsel Joseph P. Koenig added, "Johnny's team has forced Amber to give a statement to the LAPD to set the record straight as to the true facts."

Depp's divorce attorney Laura Wasser contended in court documents that Heard is "attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse."

Heard, 30, was granted a temporary restraining order against Depp on May 27, after alleging in court papers that the 52-year-old actor physically and verbally abused her throughout their four-year relationship. The allegations came four days after Heard filed a divorce petition on May 23 citing irreconcilable differences and requesting spousal support from Depp. Here, legal experts weigh in on the latest questions surrounding the evolving case.

How Do the Abuse Claims Affect Divorce Proceedings? Experts say that although the domestic violence allegations may not result in a court awarding Heard a higher sum in divorce proceedings, they do give her an advantage in negotiations. "It won't affect the money. It's not like [Heard] gets more [spousal] support because of a domestic violence claim," Los Angeles-based attorney Ambrosio Rodriguez tells PEOPLE. "But what she does have, from a strategy point, what she has over him now is something to make him settle quick, as opposed to dragging it out."

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in January 2015.

Family law attorney Stephanie Blum echos Rodriguez's statements, telling PEOPLE that the allegations allowed Heard to get a court hearing sooner that she would have otherwise. "So, if [Heard] is looking for [Depp] to pay her spousal support or pay her legal fees, making these allegations too would allow her to have those requests decided on by the court within weeks," she says. On May 27, a judge denied Heard's request for temporary spousal support.

What About Heard Not Reporting the Alleged Abuse to Police Right Away? In court documents, Heard claims Depp pulled her hair and hit her with a cell phone on May 21. A source close to the actress previously told PEOPLE that responding officers encouraged Heard to make a statement about the alleged incident, but Heard declined because she was too shaken up.

Although the source told PEOPLE that officers saw Heard's wounds and trashed house the night of the incident, an LAPD spokesperson told PEOPLE that responding officers found no evidence of a crime.

Amber Heard left court on May 27 with an apparent bruise near her eye.

On Tuesday, Heard's attorney Spector and co-counsel Koenig issued a statement elaborating on their client's reasoning and saying her "silence has been used against her by Johnny's team." "Amber did not provide a statement to the LAPD in an attempt to protect her privacy and Johnny's career," Spector and Koenig said. "Johnny's team has forced Amber to give a statement to the LAPD to set the record straight as to the true facts, as she cannot continue to leave herself open to the vicious false and malicious allegations that have infected the media." "In reality, Amber acted no differently than many victims of domestic violence, who think first of the harm that might come to the abuser, rather than the abuse they have already suffered," the lawyers' statement continued.

Rodriguez tells PEOPLE that only about 15 percent of domestic violence victims report the abuse. "It is very common for domestic violence victims to delay reporting their abuse," he says. "As long as she can explain why she delayed in reporting, it should not hurt the case." Could Depp Face Criminal Charges, and if So, What Are the Possible Repercussions? "It is rare for the D.A. to file criminal charges in a domestic violence case when the police do not arrest the alleged perpetrator," says Blum.

The chances of charges being filed are "slim," adds Rodriguez, "in light of the fact that police didn't find any evidence." If Depp were to be charged with a felony and convicted, "the minimum punishment would be three years of felony probation, a 52-week anger management class and fees and fines of over $2,000," says Rodriguez. "There would also be a lifetime ban on owning a firearm and he would lose all the rights that come from being a felon. There would also be a criminal protective order in place that would make it a crime for him to contact her in any way."

How Might Depp's Celebrity Affect the Case? "Everything is altered because he is one of the most famous movie stars in the world," says Rodriguez. "I expect LAPD and the D.A.'s office to be extra careful before moving forward." What Does Depp's Initial Response Mean? Depp's lawyer, Laura Wasser, said in court documents that Heard made the accusations "to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse." "His court filings state he is out of the country and had not 'heard' the 'specific' allegations," celebrity divorce lawyer Jonathan Wolfe tells PEOPLE, referring to Depp's months-long tour with his band Hollywood Vampires.

"That is hard to imagine."

Amber Heard with bruises on her face

What Happens Next? Experts say the divorce proceedings could proceed quickly – or become a drawn-out battle. Most likely, "[Depp] and his team will want to resolve this quickly," Wolfe says. "That said, since she has already gone public [with abuse claims], she may already have used much of her leverage, harmed his reputation … [Depp] may now be more determined than ever to defend himself against these allegations." However, Wolfe adds, there is hope that the restraining order issue could be resolved without a court fight.

"The final restraining order hearing is scheduled for June 17th," he says. "Since [Depp] is willing to agree to the restraints, don't be surprised if this issue is settled by the parties before the hearing."


 source: People

Amber Heard could get $20million in divorce settlement

Amber Heard could get $20million in divorce settlement after just 15 months of marriage - as iPhone bust-up with Johnny Depp was 'sparked by a fight over his dying mother'

Amber Heard could get $20million in a divorce settlement with Johnny Depp after just 15 months of marriage, legal experts claim.
The news comes after she was spotted laughing and joking with her lawyer as she stepped out of court on Saturday where she filed for divorce.
She was photographed with a faint bruise on her face after claiming that Depp domestically abused her, allegedly throwing an iPhone at her after a row apparently over his dying mother.
Heard went public after Depp's lawyers rejected her claims for $50,000 (£34,000) a month in support, $125,000 (£85,000) for her legal fees, their LA penthouse, his Range Rover and custody of their Yorkshire terriers.

Amber Heard

But the couple do not have a prenup so under California law, she is guaranteed at least one half of however much their combined wealth has increased since they were married.
During that time, Depp was paid $61million (£40million) for his role in Alice Through The Looking Glass and a further $40million (£27million) for starring in Black Mass.

Johnny Depp with Mother

Heard earned $383,000 (£262,000) during the period and cleared $51,000 (£35,000) after expenses, which included nearly $19,000 (£13,000) in business meals.
The row which allegedly ended with Depp throwing an iPhone at Heard started because his children Lily Rose, 17, and Jack, 14 didn't want her at his dying mother, Betty Sue Palmer's bedside, a source claims.
A source told The Sun's Andy Hall: 'Jack and Lily-Rose were certain they didn't want her at Betty Sue's deathbed — and that caused huge friction.
'Johnny told Amber but says she acted ''like a petulant child''. That's when things turned nasty and a huge row erupted.'
Heard was pictured apparently in good spirits as she left her lawyer's building to a waiting limousine.
Heard, who was clasping a laptop computer, arrived at the office at around 3.30pm on Saturday and did not leave until about 7.30pm.

In court documents, Heard alleges she 'lived in fear' of Depp during their 15-month marriage and constantly worried he could return to their Los Angeles condo to 'terrorize me physically and emotionally.'
The actress and her lawyer, Samantha Spector, appeared at the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles on Friday, where she filed for a domestic violence restraining order.
Depp was not in court for the filing. Instead, the star was playing with his band, the Hollywood Vampires, at the Rock in Rio Lisboa festival.
The first incident she documents in the court files is said to have occurred on her 30th birthday at their Broadway home on April 21 this year, when he turned up late 'inebriated and high'.

A long term friend and neighbor of Heard has given evidence to support the young actress's claims that Depp physically and emotionally abused her.
Raquel Rose Pennington, who has known Heard for 13 years, filed court documents on Friday that claimed she saw Depp 'screaming loudly at her' and wielding a wine bottle 'like a baseball bat'.

In her account, Pennington says that she received a text from the star asking her to come over, and upon arrival, found Heard 'by the couch, covering her head with her arms and hands, as Johnny was loudly screaming at her'.
The shocking statement continued: 'I ran over and stood in between Johnny and Amber, begging Johnny to stop yelling at her.
'I put my hands out in a defensive manner motioning him to stop. Johnny slapped my hands away and screamed foul obscenities at me.'
Pennington added that the Pirates of the Caribbean star then 'picked up a large bottle of wine and began swinging it like a baseball bat' in order to smash 'everything he could', according to the document seen by The Daily Mirror.
Following the incident she says she brought Heard back to her own home.
Pennington had been at the couple's home Saturday May 21, along with friends Elizabeth Marz and Joshua Drew, when Depp came home 'drunk and high' at around 7.15 pm, according to The Daily Beast.

The group then left as Heard tried to comfort Depp over the passing of his mother the day before
A representative for Depp said in a statement on Thursday: 'Given the brevity of this marriage and the most recent and tragic loss of his mother, Johnny will not respond to any of the salacious false stories, gossip, misinformation and lies about his personal life.
'Hopefully the dissolution of this short marriage will be resolved quickly.'

Depp was previously said to be jealous by her close relationship to previous female flames, including Cara Delevingne.
It has since been revealed that Heard entered into a domestic partnership to previous partner Tasya Van Ree, and even changed her name to Amber Van Ree in 2008.
Comedian Doug Stanhope has come to the defense of Johnny Depp, claiming Amber Heard had told the actor she was going to leave him and threatened to lie about him publicly 'in any and every duplicitous way' if he did not agree to her terms.
Stanhope said he was inspired to speak out after watching Depp get 'murdered' on social media after pictures of Heard with a bruise on her face, that she alleged was caused by Depp, appeared online and her allegations became international headlines.
The comedian said the minute he heard the actress' allegations against Deep he 'knew it was bulls***t', he writes in a guest column for The Wrap.

source: Dailymail

Amber Heard has Johnny Depp

Amber Heard has Johnny Depp ‘by the movie-star balls’

Johnny Depp is seen performing with Hollywood Vampires in Portugal. Photo: Getty Images

He looks like hell, his film career is on the skids, and now his beautiful young wife, Amber Heard, has cocked her flintlock and hoisted the Jolly Roger — keen on ­doubloons.

Things are looking grim for Captain Jack Sparrow.

“Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp has kept up a brave front since Friday afternoon, when Heard accused him in a Los Angeles court filing of being drunk, high, paranoid and violent throughout their 15-month marriage.

Hours after the filing — with Heard still sporting a bruise she claims was caused by Depp flinging an iPhone at her face — the disheveled star puffed on a cigarillo and strummed a guitar as he headlined a music festival 6,000 miles away, in Portugal.

But even the pretty Portuguese groupies — who waved placards reading, “Johnny My Heart is Beating for You,” as bandmate Alice Cooper thumbed through covers of The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix — couldn’t reverse Depp’s run of miserable fortune.

Earlier Friday, Depp’s new movie, “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” in which he plays the Mad Hatter, opened — and promptly bombed.

The movie earned just $9.7 million — along with a measly 28 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s 2010 prequel had done far better, taking in $40.8 million on opening day.

But “Alice” would be the least of his recent troubles, which began tragically with the death of his mother, Betty Sue Palmer, 81, on May 20 after a long illness.

Amber Heard leaves Los Angeles Superior Court.Photo: AP

The day after her death, Depp visited Heard at their penthouse in LA — the first time they’d seen each other in a month, Heard would concede in court papers.

Depp was drunk and high, and became “increasingly enraged” and “paranoid,” screaming profanities and flinging Heard’s iPhone into her face, she alleges.

Depp was “driven insane” by his suspicion that his openly bisexual wife was having an affair with model Cara Delevingne, the London Sun reported.

Two days after the alleged phone-fling, on Monday — the same day Depp would walk the red carpet for the Hollywood premiere of “Alice” — she filed for divorce.

Under California law, Heard is entitled to 50 percent of the household income from their marriage, but Heard wants much more.

She’s demanding Depp’s Range Rover, $50,000-a-month support, $125,000 toward legal fees and possession of the combined three-unit penthouse in downtown LA — scene of the alleged iPhone fling.

The day after divorce papers were filed, Heard’s lawyer, Samantha Spector, doubled down, writing to Depp’s lawyers that if he didn’t agree to a “private and amicable resolution to all matters,” there would be no guarantee of avoiding a media spotlight.

“Although Johnny is extremely wealthy, he refuses to provide me with any direct support,” she complains in her papers, citing her 2015 earnings at a “mere” $260,000 — minus $208,000 in expenses.

When Depp’s lawyers called their bluff by stating “Amber is attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse,” Heard went public.

“Honey, you know she’s jonesing for the real money, and she has him by the movie-star balls,” New York divorce lawyer Suzanne Bracker told The Post on Saturday.

“If she keeps talking, his reputation is going to be mud, and he’ll start losing his female fan base,” said Bracker, who has repped the baby mamas of Sean Combs, Ice-T, Damon Dash and L.A. Reid.

“She’s looking for ‘shut-up’ money, which is a premium. He’s going to have to pay her to shut up.”

Team Depp is already counter-spinning — with his ex-wife from the early ’80s, Lori Anne Allison, telling TMZ on Saturday that the star is a nonviolent “soft person” who never even raised his voice.

If Heard is indeed in fear of Depp, she did the right thing to get a protective order, noted Adria Hillman, a New York divorce lawyer whose clients have included Ronald Perelman.

Still, Heard may have done better to keep her abuse allegations closer to the vest for now, she said — as a bargaining chip.

“The threat of this kind of exposure is much worse than the exposure itself.”

source: www.pagesix.com

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Hold Hands

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Hold Hands at Rolling Stones Concert

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

On the downlow no more? Johnny Depp and Amber Heard took a big step in their ultra-private romance during a surprise Rolling Stones concert at Echoplex in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27. The actor, 49, and his Rum Diary costar, 27, were among the many stars to turn out for the big show from Mick Jagger et al -- joining the likes of Gwen Stefani, Mary-Kate Olsen, Owen Wilson, Maria Shriver and others. And though it wasn't exactly a red carpet, Depp and his love were snapped holding hands in the crowd.
It's been a less-than-traditional road for the pair, who first met while making Rum Diary back in 2011. After a long estrangement, Depp and love Vanessa Paradis announced the end of their 14-year relationship last June, with insiders confirming his budding, hush-hush romance with Heard soon thereafter.
And things are stronger than ever for the quirky, romantic pair. Depp's latest gesture for his lady? "He had a bar built on his Bahamas property to look exactly like the one in The Rum Diary," one pal recently told Us Weekly. "The movie's set designer created the plan." Depp surprised Heard with the bar during a vacation to his private island in April.

source link: www.usmagazine.com