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ABC News' Trevor Ault speaks with celebrity divorce attorney Christopher Melcher about the closing arguments in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial.

Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard, his ex-wife, after she wrote a 2018 op-ed describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse. During closing arguments, Depp's lawyers accused Heard of lying, saying she "gave the performance of her life." Journalist Jesse Weber joins Catherine Herridge on CBS News to discuss the trial.

Jurors began deliberations Friday afternoon at about 3 p.m. after listening to summations for more than four hours.

Johnny Depp's legal battle against Amber Heard is winding down, as the jury begins deliberations after each side's closing arguments.

Johnny Depp's lawyer went into detail about several claims they say are lies, including the claim that Johnny Depp pushed Kate Moss down a set of stairs when the two were dating. Cameras caught Amber Heard smirking during the comments calling the Kate Moss rumor a lie. During the closing argument, Depp's lawyers also talked about the harm Heard's allegations have caused saying that his career and family have suffered. (WARNING: Video shows raw footage of court and may contain graphic content.)

A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments Friday in Johnny Depp’s high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

During closing arguments in the defamation trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, Heard's lawyer Benjamin Rottenborn argued that if the jury found that Amber was abused by her ex-husband "even one time," then she wins. "They're trying to trick you into thinking that Amber has to be perfect in order to win," he said.

Depp is suing Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed where she described herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.”

As the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial comes to a close, here are the key moments from the six-week case.

Johnny Depp hugged his lawyer, Ben Chew, after he completed his closing argument in the $50 million defamation lawsuit against Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard.

Amber Heard's lawyer gave one final plea to the jury in the Johnny Depp defamation trial to give Heard her life back and spare her from any more public humiliation. Attorney Ben Rottenborn said as much as he wants to, Depp cannot change the evidence presented to the jury and has ignored all the witnesses from Heard's side who testified to evidence of abuse.

Johnny Depp's counsel, Ben Chew and Camille Vasquez, give their closing arguments to the jury in the actor's trial against Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp's attorney Camille Vazquez presented her closing argument to jurors at the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, telling them about why Depp's lawyer Adam Waldman made statements calling the allegations a hoax. Vazquez reminded jurors that Waldman testified that he filed a perjury complaint against Heard because he believed Heard had committed perjury.

Johnny Depp's attorneys began their rebuttal closing argument during the actor's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard by telling the jury that Heard and her lawyers have mischaracterized the evidence in an attempt to fool them about what really happened. Camille Vazquez described all the lies Depp's team has accused Heard of telling, including all the allegations of abuse, which Depp has vehemently denied.

Johnny Depp's attorney Camille Vazquez presented closing arguments at his defamation trial, accusing Amber Heard of lying during her PTSD testing and falsifying abuse claims. Vazquez cited testimony from Dr. Shannon Curry, who believed that Heard showed signs of malingering, a psychological term which means the subject is trying to beat the test and exaggerate symptoms.

Amber Heard's attorney attempted during closing arguments in the Johnny Depp defamation trial to explain why Heard has not given the $7 million in charity donation that she publicly said she would donate. As of now, Heard has donated a very small portion of her divorce settlement to charity, when she said she would donate all of it.

Amber Heard's lawyers delivered a passionate closing argument during the Johnny Depp defamation trial, taking on allegations from Depp's attorney that Heard's abuse allegations were a hoax. Going point by point through evidence showing that Heard actually attempted to cover up that Depp was abusing her, attorney Elaine Bredehoft called the claims that Heard fabricated the abuse as "100% false."

Amber Heard's attorney told jurors during closing arguments in the Johnny Depp defamation trial about why Heard filed a counterclaim against Depp for statements that her abuse allegations were a hoax. The attorney said this trial is just another example of psychological abuse Depp is committing against Heard, and that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor refuses to take accountability for anything and hired Adam Waldman, who the attorney referred to as an "attack dog."

Amber Heard's attorney had to pause during his closing argument in the Johnny Depp defamation trial after people throughout the courtroom were receiving amber alerts on their phones, causing a buzzing to be heard in the courtroom. After a very short delay, the closing argument resumed.

Amber Heard's attorney Ben Rottenborn gave his closing argument to jurors in the Johnny Depp defamation trial, imploring them to stand up for freedom of speech and the 1st Amendment. Rottenborn described the steps Heard took to protect herself legally before the op-ed was published and followed all the legal advice she received. Meanwhile, the attorney noted that during Depp's testimony, he found 13 different instances where Depp changed his testimony from what he said in the UK trial about a similar matter.

Amber Heard's attorney presented his closing argument to the jury in Johnny Depp's defamation trial in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom. The attorney presented text messages, photos and audio clips that he says shows Depp's "jealous rage" and abuse of Heard. Attorney Ben Rottenborn also asked jurors to emphasize his point: "who was the lunatic in the house?"

Law and Crime network host and ABC News contributor Terri Austin discusses the highlights of the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as closing arguments begin.

Amber Heard's attorneys are presenting closing arguments in her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. Heard's attorney told jurors that the op-ed written in the Washington Post was not a "hit piece" on Depp and the idea to even write the op-ed was not Heard's idea to begin with.

Johnny Depp's attorney spoke to the jury during closing arguments in the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, telling them that Depp is not doing this for money, but to show everyone the truth about what is happening to him. Ben Chew told jurors to show Depp's children that the truth is worth fighting for.

Amber Heard's lawyer told jurors during closing arguments that Johnny Depp has to prove that he did not abuse Heard in order for him to win his defamation claim against his ex-wife. The attorney then started going through evidence that they argue shows Depp abused her multiple times throughout their relationship.

Closing arguments are underway in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife.

The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is approaching the finish line, as lawyers present closing arguments to a jury of seven inside a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom. Depp's attorney Ben Chew told jurors that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor was "canceled" because of false accusations from Heard. Chew went on to explain that nobody else has come forward, either before or after Heard's accusations, to say that Depp also abused them. Chew said there is no "me too" in this case.

Johnny Depp's attorney Ben Chew spoke to the jury in closing arguments during the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber heard, discussing how Depp's upbringing lead him to flee from abusers. Chew described how Depp's love of his mother was returned with abuse, and that is what also happened with Heard. Chew also went on to talk about witnesses who have stepped up for Depp including Kate Moss, who is a very private person. As Chew began calling Heard a liar for her testimony about Kate Moss being pushed down stairs, Heard could be seen sharing a chuckle with her attorneys. Whether it was related to those comments is unclear.

Johnny Depp's lawyer told jurors that Amber Heard gave the "performance of her life" when she testified about abuse she claimed she suffered at the hands of Depp. Vazquez, telling jurors that Heard cried without any tears, went through all the examples of photos after alleged abuse incidents showing no injuries on Heard. Heard testified that she covered up the bruises with makeup.

Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard will soon be given to the jury as both sides begin to present closing arguments in the case. Depp's attorney Camille Vazquez told jurors that photos of bruising on Heard shows signs of manipulation and that her allegations of abuse at the hands of Depp are false.

During closing arguments in Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, Camille Vasquez, one of Depp’s attorneys, accused Heard of being the abuser during their marriage, saying that the 2016 report of domestic abuse filed against Depp was “a set up,” adding “there is an abuser in this courtroom, but it is not Mr. Depp.” 

Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vazquez spoke to the jury during closing argument in the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, calling Heard a liar who ruined Depp's life. Vazquez implored the jury to give Depp's life back to him, telling them that the only abuser in this courtroom is Heard and Depp is the victim.

Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vazquez spoke to the jury during closing arguments in the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard in Fairfax, Virginia. Vazquez played audio recordings of Heard admitting to striking Depp, attempting to use her own words to show that Heard was the abuser, not Depp.

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Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: FULL Closing Arguments

Amber Heard returns to the stand in Johnny Depp’s ongoing defamation trial against her.

Amber Heard tearfully takes the stand again in Johnny Depp's ongoing defamation trial against her. She breaks down as she reveals how the trial is affecting her, including claims that she’s received multiple death threats. Heard also further addresses her statements about Kate Moss and the Hicksville trailer park.

Amber Heard faced intense cross-examination from Johnny Depp's attorney during the former couple's defamation trial in Fairfax, Virginia. Depp's attorney Camille Vazquez confronted Heard with two photos depicted the same image, but that she testified were different incidents. Heard asked to check the data on the photos to confirm they were the same. Depp's attorneys are trying to show that Heard fabricated abuse claims.

Amber Heard vehemently denied leaking video of Johnny Depp destroying his kitchen to TMZ while testifying at the former couple's defamation trial for a second time. Heard said she doesn't know where TMZ got the video from, but it wasn't from her.

Amber Heard, testifying in her defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp for a second time, claimed during cross-examination that she was not surprised that Kate Moss came forward because everyone "came out of the woodwork" to testify for Depp. Depp's attorney appeared shocked that Heard would think Moss, one of the most famous models in the world, would "come out of the woodwork."

With just one day left in closing arguments in the shocking trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Depp took to the stand to defend his stance. Supermodel Kate Moss also took to the stand to dispute a claim that he pushed her down the stairs when they dated in the 90’s. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports for TODAY.

Johnny Depp's attorney fired questions at Amber Heard during her second appearance testifying in the former couple's defamation trial in Fairfax, Virginia. Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez started by making statements towards Heard that her lies have been exposed, which she denied and said she hasn't lied about what happened to her.

Dawn Hughes, the psychologist hired by Amber Heard's legal team in her defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp, faced tough questions from Depp's attorney during cross-examination. Hughes was challenged on her methods of testing and asked about using a number of tests with different parameters than how they were designed. Hughes defended her actions and said there is some leeway to use these tests in different ways.

Dr. Richard Gilbert, an orthopedic surgeon hired by Johnny Depp's legal team in his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, testified about the finger injury Depp suffered during a fight between the couple in Australia. Gilbert testified that it's "highly unlikely" that the injury was caused the way Heard claims it was. Gilbert testified the injury is more consistent with the way Depp describes it based on his medical evaluation of the injury.

Johnny Depp is cross-examined again and denies claims he tried to get Amber Heard fired from the 'Aquaman' sequel.

Dr. Richard Gilbert, an orthopedic surgeon hired by Johnny Depp's legal team in his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, testified that he disagreed with Heard's expert, Dr. Richard Moore, about the cause of the injury to Depp's finger. Gilbert said it is more likely the injury occurred the way Depp describes it, that the finger was struck by a thrown bottle.

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WATCH LIVE: Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Defamation Trial

Amber Heard’s legal team pressed Depp on a series of text messages in which he appeared to use vulgar language toward women. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has more.

Johnny Depp testifies in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. The actor claims he made a call for the actress to help with her 'Aquaman' audition. Depp also explains what information he gave to Heard about the Kate Moss incident. The model testified on Wednesday that while she slipped and fell down a flight of stairs in Jamaica during a vacation with Depp in the 1990s, he had nothing to do with it. Moss adds that Depp tended to her after her fall and ensured she received medical aid.

In his testimony on Wednesday, Johnny Depp described an incident in which his ex-girlfriend Kate Moss allegedly slipped down a set of stairs on accident, denying a comment ex-wife Amber Heard made earlier in the defamation trial that Depp had pushed the British model down the stairs.

Johnny Depp appeared to grin after his ex-girlfriend Kate Moss testified during the ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday.

Morgan Tremaine, a former employee of TMZ, took the witness stand on day 22 of Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Tremaine shocked the gallery during an argumentative back-and-forth exchange with Heard's attorney, Elaine Bredehoft, in which he suggested she possibly took on the actress as a client in an attempt to gain '15 minutes of fame.'

Johnny Depp and the cast of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' chatted with ET in 2007 about 'At World's End.' Captain Jack Sparrow himself explained what makes his trademark character so lovable. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley reflected on what's made their 'Pirates' experiences special. Plus, Keith Richards shared his excitement for playing Jack's father!

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Johnny Depp called his ex-girlfriend, model Kate Moss, to the stand. Moss was asked if Depp ever pushed her down the stairs, after Amber Heard claimed that he did in earlier testimony.

Kate Moss debunked the rumor that Johnny Depp pushed her down the stairs after being called to testify by Depp's legal team on Wednesday. When Moss was asked if Depp had ever pushed her down a flight of stairs, the supermodel stated, "No, he never pushed me, kicked me or threw me down any stairs."

During Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, British model Kate Moss denied that the actor ever pushed her down a flight of stairs while the two were in a relationship in the 1990s. Heard had previously brought up a rumor that Depp had pushed Moss down the stairs, testifying that she worries he would do the same to her. 

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Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Trial: Johnny Depp FULL Testimony Day 22

As the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial heads into its final stretch, there have been new twists and turns. On Monday, Amber Heard’s team did not call Johnny Depp to the stand despite expectations but they could call him today. Closing arguments will take place this Friday. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.

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Johnny Depp was expected back on the stand at his defamation trial on Monday. However, in a surprise move, the “21 Jump Street” star was not called to testify by attorneys of his ex-wife Amber Heard. A medical expert did testify today that Depp’s finger could not have been injured as he had claimed. Depp said Heard threw a vodka bottle at him, injuring the digit. This is the last week of testimony in the trial; it’s expected that the seven-member jury will begin deliberations on Friday.

Johnny Depp was seen smirking as his lawyer grilled an expert witness on whether his behavior was ethical.

CNN's Jean Casarez gives an update on the ongoing trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, including orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Moore's testimony disputing Depp's claims about his finger injury. #CNN #News

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Moore disputed Johnny Depp's testimony of a finger injury he claims was inflicted by a vodka bottle thrown at him by ex-wife Amber Heard. Moore said he can "rule out" Depp's description while being questioned Monday. Johnny Depp smirked as Dr. Moore disputed his testimony.

Ahead of closing arguments, Amber Heard’s legal team is expected to put Johnny Depp back on the witness stand to challenge his claims about their past relationship. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.

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