Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun newspaper over allegations he was violent towards ex-wife Amber Heard will go ahead next week, following a High Court ruling.
The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher, News Group Newspapers (NGN), and its executive editor Dan Wootton over an April 2018 article which referred to Mr Depp as a “wife beater”.
The article related to allegations made against Mr Depp by actress Ms Heard, 34, that he was violent towards her during their marriage – claims he strenuously denies.
In a last-ditch attempt to derail the High Court trial, due to start next Tuesday, NGN’s legal team had asked Mr Justice Nicol to strike out Mr Depp’s claim.
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