Johnny Depp Files <br />$50 Million Lawsuit <br />Against Ex-Wife <br />Amber Heard The actor is claiming defamation, saying <br />his ex-wife's allegations of abuse are false. The lawsuit references an op-ed Heard wrote last December about domestic violence. Depp wasn't named specifically, but the actor's lawyers say he was alluded to. Circuit Court of Fairfax County, via lawsuit The 'Aquaman' actresses' legal team has since responded, saying Depp is trying <br />to "silence" her. Attorney Eric M. George, via statement Depp was then ordered not to have <br />any contact with her. The former couple divorced in 2017 after a tumultuous marriage that only lasted two years.
