Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wifeAmber Heardover allegations of domestic abuse has begun in Fairfax, Virginia.
The two met on set of the 2011 dramaThe Rum Diaryand married in 2015.
Depp has denied all allegations.
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in 2015.Jason Kempin/Getty Images
They’ll also review issues put forth in Heard’s $100 million countersuit against Depp’s defamation suit.
How long is the trial and why Virginia?
With both Depp’s defamation lawsuit and Heard’s countersuit, the trial could last for six weeks.
The actress initially tried to transfer the case to Los Angeles, but was unsuccessful.
Who will be involved?
Anumber of familiar facescould be called to testify.
Emails between Depp andHarry PottercreatorJ.K.
Heard and Depp are also expected to testify, but it’s unclear when.
(EW has reached out to Heard and Depp’s legal representatives for clarity.)
Is this the same as the U.K. lawsuit?
Depp tried to overturn the ruling, but was unsuccessful.
Depp and Heard’s trial in Virginia is available to stream onCourt TVandLaw&Crime web connection.
