Heard to attend Depp’s libel trial

Johnny Depp’s lawyers have failed to stop the American actor’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, from attending his libel trial against the British tabloid newspaper the Sun until she is called to give evidence. Depp, 57, is suing over a 2018 article claiming the actor was violent and abusive to Heard. He strongly denies the allegations. Depp’s lawyers had asked the judge to keep Heard from attending the trial until the actress appears to give evidence, arguing her testimony would be more reliable if she were not present when Depp was being cross-examined.