#Johnny Depp Amber Heard Love Story

[creativemind360]

Hollywood Encounters: The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Story Chapter 2

Love in Bloom As the days turned into weeks, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard found themselves drawn into a whirlwind romance that seemed to defy the boundaries of time. Their encounters became more frequent, and each moment spent together deepened their connection. In the heart of Harbor Haven, a charming little café nestled amidst cobblestone streets became their secret hideaway. It was a place…

[jewishrizahawkeye]

i saw another video on the it ends with us drama and i honestly don’t feel comfortable with any of it since i found out that just baldoni hired the same PR firm that represented johnny depp in his trial against amber heard, marilyn manson, danny masterson, and so many other known abusers.

like knowing that + the whole cast doesn’t want to talk to him or do promo feels weird. and the fact that now the dramas turned into bagging on blake lively specifically it just feels wrong. like im not saying how blake handled the movie is right but it definitely feels like there’s a lot more to this than what we’re seeing.

(and the fact the internet loves to dog pile on a woman they hate and be mean isn’t good with which is ANOTHER thing i don’t like about this whole thing. no matter what she did wrong she doesn’t deserve this.)

because if it was just differences in telling the story or movie cuts why is the whole cast shunning justin and not doing promo? especially with colleen hoover wanted him to be the director and play ryle? because why is a guy who’s entire marketing is “i need to tell this story and spread awareness” using a firm who has represented known abusers?

idk it just doesn’t feel right and i actually want to know more of what happened behind the scenes besides what were inferring + how bad blake’s hair care line is. there is more to this than what we’re seeing and i feel like it’ll come out and everyone’s going to do a “we owe blake an apology” when this could’ve all been avoided if we had waited or not turned it into the drama of the week!

[heartofbusan]

"This story reveals a new playbook for waging a far-reaching and largely undetectable smear campaign in the digital age." Megan Twohey, NYT investagative reporting.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html?unlocked_article_code=1.jE4.sYdZ.Ah3sVs-lnJ9z&smid=url-share

Being uninterested in current US celebrity gossip means that this story kind of whizzed past me this summer. I didn't sit up to take notice. Neither of these people is Jimin, so I tuned it out. Yesterday's court filing, however, finally caught my attention. That's revealed is fascinating if not outrightly horrifying.

The media has fully invested in our attention. It's become their biggest commodity and tool. Propaganda at its finest. We've seen cases like this before where two parties start up a smear campaign to tarnish someone's good reputation to sway public opinion. Oftentimes, these cases are a battle between a man and a woman. Think of Brad Pitt vs. Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard or, more recently, Trumpelstiltskin vs. Ms. Harris. Can we even go as far as to include MHJ and Hybe/Bang in this category? Or, the people vs. anyone they want to tarnish?

Public opinion is such a fickle thing. It's entirely malleable in the hands of the 'right' people. Anyone willing and unscrupulous enough to go the extra mile.

Park Jimin was just as recently as last week been the target of online hate campaigns. Helloo Min Yoongi? Kim Namjoon?!?! Basically, every Tannie has been wrung through the wringer like this to serve a voracious narrative. In their case, it was other fandoms fanning the flames of hate for the media to serve, but it's all meant to destroy a person's reputation.

I bring this article up because it's a good reminder of how much influence PR firms have when they want to change a narrative in order to suit their highest bidder. It makes me wonder how much of the bad press we hear (chatter online) is fully fabricated, maybe partly based on the public's incentive to dislike a certain person, and how important it is to read between the lines. To stay critical in your online interactions and in your dissemina of reports. Keep thinking for yourself. Your opinion can't become cement, in either direction.

Isn't it funny how PR playbooks have been exposed this year? Remember MHJ and her text exchanges about how best to go on the attack? Her confidence when talking to her co-conspirator as opposed to her demeanor during her presser? We are the ones being catered to! Our dumb minds are unwilling or unable to parse through to the truth. It's not surprising seeing as it's often very hard to figure out who's lying about whom.

I know some people love certainty, look at the nonsense questions most jikook bloggers get asked about, but it's better to stay flexible in how secure you feel about anything so as not to be surprised or dissapointed in the long run. Trust your gut when it comes to forming an opinion on someone or something and ask yourself, 'Why?' Why am I being asked to hate or voice my dislike on a celebrity whom I know nothing about? Why am I being driven towards a conclusion that serves but ONE narrative?

Come on, people, this happens to 'us' in this K-pop/ARMY fandom community as well..if not worse.

[ileftherbackhome]

i think the thing i hated the most about the public abuse campaign against amber heard in 2022 is that even well-intentioned but ignorant people to the entirety of the details in the case were saying things like "amber is an imperfect victim but she is still a victim" because they knew she would fight back and would try and negotiate with her abuser sometimes instead of just leaving like society thinks you should do.

and this is building off the previous post about the two types of child abuse because it allows applies to how we treat domestic violence as a society as well. amber heard was a perfect victim, her abuse story was textbook open and shut.

she grew up in an household witnessing DV between her parents. she is a bisexual woman. she was a young starting actress when she met johnny depp, at half his age. at this time, depp ALREADY had a history of public drunkness and violence because he was well into his 40s, maybe 50s at the time.

he was amazing to her in the first months of dating, maybe even a year. then he hit her for the first time after she makes a joke at his expense and she was shocked.

she knew abuse was wrong. she knew the behavior was unacceptable. but this wasnt her boyfriend. this wasnt the man she knew. she had never seen him act this way before, there were no signs up until now. he was so loving. he was drunk and probably high anyways. maybe it was a one time thing. he was so sorry afterwards. she gave him another chance because it had been months of living together (or at the very least spending weeks holed up with one another only!!!!!! red flag af) in perfect harmony at this point.

he goes back to normal. things are better than before. he pulls out all the stops. hes caring towards her friends and family. she feels like he cares about her safety still at this point. obviously he didnt want to hurt her. obviously he just lost control.

it happened again. and again. and again. each time the cycle gets faster. each time, the abuse more violent.

it leads to sexual assault. she's married him at this point. this is on their honeymoon i believe. she feels embarrassed. she spent 5 years putting up with him. she feels the most violated ever. she doesn't know what to do. she's ashamed. she tries to make it work again.

it leads to the worst attack on her life. she was worried she was going to die. over a dog shitting on their bed when she was out of town. her friend called the police to de escalate the situation because he wasnt listening to anyone's explanations and accusing everyone of conspiring against him. it sounded lethal over the phone. they were worried for her safety.

the police come but everyone has already calmed down at that point. she is ashamed of what has happened so publically at this point. she knows she cant stay. she knows he doesnt care about her safety finally. she leaves. she files for divorce and alleges abuse as the reason why.

she has YEARS of testimony. he paid doctors to drug her. he wrote awful texts about wanting to rape her corpse. he called her a lesbian camp counselor and made her apologise for being bisexual and having women friends. there are videos of him being violent and slamming doors around her drunk and incoherent rambling. you can tell she doesnt want him to see the camera but she needs the proof. she knows nobody will believe her without proof.

she has dozens many hundreds of photos of the abuse. she has MEDICAL TESTIMONY FROM HER THERAPISTS AND HIS THERAPIST HE FORCED HER TO ATTEND WITH HIM.

he convinces her to drop the abuse allegations and sign AN NDA after a hours long conversation his lawyer would leak to the public in a future lawsuit as part of a smear campaign against her.

she waits until he speaks publically about the abuse allegations in an interview before she writes an article about protecting women legally who are abuse victims and states she was "a figure representing domestic violence publically" or something to that affect.

he files a defamation lawsuit against her and the newpapers calling him a wife beater as a result. he loses in a country where liberaci won his defamation lawsuit for the press calling him gay publically.

he files another defamation lawsuit against her, a tactic that is well documented as an abuser DARVO tactic online with advocacy groups everywhere. he files it in a country with terrible media laws and in a state with even worse laws protecting DV victims.

he gets a famous alt right misinformation company to spend thousands of dollars running a social media smear campaign with bots.

he wins the defamation lawsuit because people genuinely believe a grown woman alleging abuse shat in this man's bed as an elaborate plot to abuse him and steal his money and fame or something??????????????

this is like clear cut perfect victimhood. if amber heard isnt a perfect victim, who the fuck is??????

not that i agree with perfect versus imperfect victimhood because its such a gross concept imho to ascribe to but like she is definitely a perfect victim.

and it all stems from the fact that society doesnt understand how someone can choose to stay with an abusive partner for years before leaving that relationship. society doesn't understand how someone can grow up witnessing abuse as a sign of love and that changing their perspecting on what real love should look like.

idk like i genuinely think about amber heard all the fucking time and all the abuse victims that summer destroyed emotionally and mentally witnessing yall behave like that. and yall just moved on. yall moved on. you ruined that woman's life and all she wanted to do was be honest about her truth and be believed. yall stole that from her and you told every abuse victim watching that you are not a safe person to be around and then yall just... moved on.

well im still at the restaurant, this is the corner im haunting for the rest of my life. i cannot accept it, it breaks my heart when i think about it.

[emtmercy]

i think ur take on lestat and louis being written as just being mutually toxic and shit to each other rather than as a case of systematic abuse makes the most sense for how the show ended.. and i see how while lestat also hurt louis readily and often, its not consistent and its perhaps not necessarily abuse. i disagree though that "terrorizing someone for dominance" is the only thing that constitutes abuse. irl ive seen reasons and ways other than "for dominance" where people will abuse a partner or loved one, yes as a pattern of behaviour

also you said jacob had a point when he said what louis did could be seen as abuse. perhaps clarification is needed because this doesnt make sense based on ur definition of abuse. louis has also never "terrorized lestat for dominance" - especially when looking at what the writers had louis apologize to lestat for, which was him being miserable to lestat many nights bc he was suffering and resentful.

also i am trying to wrap my head around how some of the 'they r mutually toxic' arguments r the same ones ive heard with irl relationships -amber heard and johnny depp for example, especially with the recordings of their fights and the trial being so public. how do we clearly tell and argue the difference? u said that the writers clearly dont see loustat as an abusive relationship, and i am beginning to agree, but if for example they also dont see amber and depp as an abusive relationship, could we take the show they wrote at face value anymore.

you made some definite statements about what abuse is based on the show, extrapolated to real life, so I think its only fair to stress test them, but if you don't feel comfortable discussing it further that's fine

Well I do think I have to challenge your understanding of abuse. Abuse is about control. Replace the world dominance with control in your mind if that’s easier to understand. But yes abuse is committed for control. Always. Period. Anyone in the abuse field will tell you this. Suggestion to the contrary is dangerous. Abuse is always always always centered around control. This part isn’t up for debate. That terror can take a thousand forms but the goal is control. That’s a central definitive characteristic of abuse. I’m at work but maybe later I could suggest some writings on this that may help clarify what I mean. Like yes abuse takes many forms but it revolves around the attempt to control another person

And yes I wasn’t listing Jacob’s quote because I think Jacob has a perfect understanding of real life abuse, I listed it to help people understand the very fictional story being told. You’re right that the idea that Louis abused Lestat goes against a real definition of human abuse. I don’t believe Louis nor Lestat abused the other in the human sense. What Jacob was saying was a response to a specific inquiry about the nature of his relationship w Lestat and he was trying to explain that Lestat is not more culpable than Louis and that they’re both hurting each other. Me explaining the intentions and understandings of these people isn’t me saying anything other than that this is what intended and understood by them.

Neither of us know how the writers feel about depp/herd. And whether or not the writers have good opinions on it doesn’t really affect whether or not they’re the people writing this story. Their intentions are their intentions even if you think they should have other intentions. You don’t have to take their politics at face value or respect them. You don’t have to think the show has good politics. You can think the show is offensive. I have no problem with you taking issue with the writers. I am simply explaining their intentions, which exist regardless of whether their intentions are offensive to some or to all. As you’re beginning to agree with, yes the writers clearly didn’t intend to portray a human abuse dynamic with an abuser and victim. That doesn’t mean they did it perfectly. That doesn’t mean they didn’t use tropes they perhaps shouldn’t have. It’s just an explanation of the show as it exists ! I personally have critique of how they handled this. It’s not a deal breaker for me personally because I understand and at heart respect the story they are trying to tell but violence can be really triggering for those of us who have to be in this real world and I totally get if this story is a deal breaker for some

What a writer intends is not chained to what is most politically appropriate in the real world. They can intend and write anything they want. And we can say we think it sucks if we want. But we have to start from a point of understanding the show as written.

And I think your question on how we know the difference speaks to cultural misunderstandings of both abuse and of fiction that people are really grappling with right now

Amber heard experienced real gendered violence within a system of abuse that is very obvious and clear to anyone who has had the opportunity to truly learn the signs of an abuse cycle. It was not unclear or confusing to anyone I know who understands abuse. Depps abuse of her was quite a classic case. His campaign of terror over her in pursuit of total control of her and dominance over her is what makes him the abuser in the situation.

I’m not saying anyone who didn’t understand that case immediately is evil or has no experience of abuse, but I am saying that once you get to have access to the knowledge we’ve amassed on abuse as a greater social pattern and quite specific dynamic then it does become clear.

Louis and Lestat inherently need a different lens than real people because they were WRITTEN. They took no actions not intended to communicate something to the audience. They have no personal will. They are characters who act within a story written by a person with specific intentions. They exist only within this fictional realm. There’s no greater truth than their existence as it is in the fiction because they’re not real.

Louis did not experience a clear abuse cycle and we don’t have to worry there’s something secret we don’t see happening behind closed doors because he’s fictional. The writers have communicated to us what they want us to know. And I think comparisons of Louis to amber are unfortunate given she’s a real person being abused and Louis is an evil vampire doing mutually toxic shit with no One abuser and One victim. Her situation was very classic sadly. The fact that many people rejected the clarity of her situation is due to widespread victim blaming in society and the fact that we don’t educate well on abuse. But there’s a reason all the big domestic violence experts were writing essays. It was very clear. And you don’t see the same markers of abuse in this fictional story because it was written to not be that

I genuinely hope this clarifies some !

[ophiedokes]

I really like your Eat Predators videos. I know you said you’re done, but part of me wants to hear all your thoughts on the latest stream (which I started watching out of morbid curiosity and then had to rage quit). It’s annoying to see her turn on the (women) directors of the show when she, first of all, acted like she absolutely loved the docuseries while it was trending and then jumped on the “actually it’s bad” bandwagon for clout, and secondly, sat down with them in the first place knowing damn well that people just do not get paid to be featured in docs. It’d be like getting paid to give an interview with a journalist and would be ethically ridiculous. Now she’s acting like she was bullied into being interviewed because she wanted to be featured in the final cut more? That’s just petty. And honestly, she should have known that her story, as fair as it is, does not and never has compared to racist harassment, sexual abuse, being forced to do the insane sexual shit that the writers were forced to do, etc. How was Dan Schneider the bad guy in her story except insofar as he didn’t prevent children from bullying each other (which he should have done, but there are a metric ton of teachers, parents, and other adults who are guilty of the exact same thing). She’s a grown adult but acts like a child who doesn’t understand the industry that she literally grew up in.

thank you I'm so glad you enjoyed!! Yes I completely agree. She was so excited to have been asked and to have been part of their pitch reel and then once the tide turned she turned with it. And this whole, "oh I got harassed out of talking about Drake ever again" is WILD. And the way people are just buying into what she's saying!! I'm getting comments saying I'm bullying her bc they don't watch the video they just heard her say anyone who was criticizing her was bullying her and then they see criticism and go oh this is what that was without watching the videos lol AND she's laying the groundwork to try to defame Kat Tenbarge who is like an actual principled feminist journalist who has been in the trenches since at least during the Amber Heard Johnny Depp trial that I've been aware of her consistently having good takes and platforming the right thing. She says over and over she's not going to give her opinion about Drake Bell and then she says she doesn't like the NYT article about him being bad and she also doesn't like this MSNBC article about his survivors being harassed and is tweeting like mad over there rn about Kat's other articles and talking shit about how Kat is "for profit" it's absurd. I woke up this morning and checked twitter and she was comparing Eat Predators to the Black Panther Party last night???? said it's as bad to ask if she has any accrediation to be gathering all these vulnerable people into one place she's acting like is a support group as it would be to ask the Black Panthers if they were able to talk about racism. Even if I was trying to make a really mean "Alexa Nikolas is self important" joke I wouldn't have said she thinks she's Fred Hampton, but she does, apparently.

[thenightling]

Nightmare before Christmas remake rumor

We're in autumn and the thirtieth anniversary of Nightmare before Christmas so this is the time of year for rumors and gossip about Nightmare before Christmas and Hocus Pocus (which is also now thirty-years-old). Remember, for years there were rumors of Hocus Pocus 2 "coming soon" before the sequel was finally made, twenty-nine-years-later.

The latest rumor is that Johnny Depp will be playing Jack Skellington in a "Live action" Nightmare before Christmas remake to be directed by Tim Burton. This rumor has appeared on several Halloween groups and pages that I follow. Now, here are the reasons I do not think the rumor is true.

1. Back in the 90s Disney wanted to do a direct-to-video Nightmare before Christmas sequel but i would have been computer generated. Because they would not consent to stop motion, Tim Burton would not allow it. 2. Part of what makes Nightmare before Christmas what it is, IS the stop motion. The stop motion animation in Nightmare before Christmas is a tribute to classic Rankin-Bass holiday specials (mostly Christmas) which were usually done in stop motion animation. 3. The very reason Zero (Jack's ghost dog) has a tiny Jack-o-lantern for a nose (referenced as early as Tim Burton's original Nightmare before Christmas poem) is a homage to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, more specifically Rankin-Bass's stop motion animated Christmas special of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. 4. Yeah, it would probably mostly be CG but do you know how many special effects the movie would need? The main character is a skeleton. It would be a half-CG, half-live-action abomination, and probably with sub par computer animation. You know how cheap Disney is with their remakes. 5. Tim Burton actually hates working with too much CG. Apparently he nearly had a break down while making Alice in Wonderland because of all the green screen he had to work with. He prefers practical effects and Disney is not likely to allow that. 6. Nightmare before Christmas is very personal and precious to Tim Burton. You really think he would let them make a dubious fad live-action remake out of it? 7. Johnny Depp currently has substance abuse problems combined with a soiled reputation from the whole Amber Heard situation. Disney has not been very kind to him lately because of these things. They wouldn't be fast to cast Johnny Depp in anything. Yes, Tim Burton loves to work with Johnny Depp but Disney still has final say. 8. Tim Burton has been pretty busy lately with Beetlejuice 2 and Wednesday the Netflix Addams Family spin-off series. 9. There are no legitimate news sources for the claim that Nightmare before Christmas is getting a live action remake. 10. The first time this rumor circulated was on April 1st. April Fool's Day. This is why I hate fake news stories on April Fool's Day, because months (or even years) later people start spreading the story again as if it's true. 11. Henry Selick knows where the Disney execs live...

[wikibiofact]

Amber Heard Net Worth 2023: The Untold Story of Amber Heard

 

Amber Heard net worth 2023, Biography, Age, height, weight, controversy, Income, Films, all of these queries of the Amber heard fans shall be covered in this article.

Amber Heard, an actress and model, has made a name for herself in the world of entertainment. With her impressive net worth, controversial behavior, and successful film career, she’s become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

So who is Amber Heard? Let’s delve into her biography and shall also look at Amber Heard net worth in 2023, to find out more about this talented starlet!

Born in 1986 in Austin Texas, Amber was always destined for stardom. She began acting at 16 years old with small roles on TV shows such as Jack & Bobby and The Mountain before landing larger parts in movies like Never Back Down and Pineapple Express.

Her real breakout role came when she starred opposite Johnny Depp in the 2011 drama-romance flick The Rum Diary.

Since then she’s acted alongside some of Hollywood’s most well known names including Jason Momoa and Zachary Quinto.

But it’s not just her movie credits that have thrust her into the spotlight; Amber also found herself at the center of controversy after divorcing actor Johnny Depp in 2016 which resulted in a lengthy lawsuit between them both.

Despite all this, she’s still managed to amass an impressive net worth estimated to be around $9 million dollars — no easy feat!

In this article we’ll explore what makes Amber so special by taking a closer look at her age, height, weight, income sources and more!

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Amber Heard was born like a phoenix rising from the ashes, with an inner strength and resilience that would guide her through life. She grew up in Austin, Texas, as a daughter of two teachers who instilled in her a deep appreciation for education and learning.

Who would have thought that later some day Amber Heard Net Worthwould be a point of discussion. From early on, she had aspirations to pursue acting, often performing scenes from plays or TV shows for her family’s entertainment.

At age 16, Amber graduated high school early and moved alone to New York City where she attended college at the prestigious NYU Tisch School of Arts.

It is here, while attending classes during the day, that Amber decided to take steps towards achieving her dream career by auditioning for various roles throughout NYC’s theater scene at night.

Her hard work paid off when she landed small parts on Broadway and Off-Broadway stages including productions such as “The Waldorf Conference” and “Romeo & Juliet: Love Is A Battlefield”.

These initial successes fuelled Amber’s drive even further leading her to make the jump into film acting.

Amber Heard began her acting career at the age of 16. She started with guest appearances on popular television shows such as Jack & Bobby, The Mountain and The OC.

Her breakthrough role came in 2004 when she starred opposite John Travolta in Friday Night Lights. This was followed by roles in movies like All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, Never Back Down and Pineapple Express.

Heard’s big break into Hollywood happened when she was cast as Mera — Aquaman’s love interest — in 2018’s Justice League. The movie grossed over $657 million worldwide and it made Amber an international star.

Over the following years, she appeared in films like Aquaman, The Rum Diary and London Fields among others. All this helped consolidate Amber Heard Net Worth.

The success of these projects catapulted Amber to stardom; making her one of the most sought-after actresses today. As a result, Heard has become one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood with an estimated net worth of around $1 million dollars.

With her rising fame also came controversy which affected both her personal life and professional endeavors. Amber Heard net worth took a dip because she had to pay legal damages to Johnny Depp.

Amber Heard, a starlet on the rise with her dazzling looks and captivating acting capabilities. She has been in numerous films that have made a splash in Hollywood over the past few years.

What started out as small roles quickly elevated her career to new heights.

The first role that catapulted Amber’s status was her portrayal of Nancy in ‘Friday Night Lights’. Her performance earned rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike, setting the stage for an illustrious career ahead.

This was followed by bigger parts including playing alongside Johnny Depp in ‘The Rum Diaries’, eventually leading to even more starring roles such as Aquaman’s Mera and The Stepfather’s Kelly.

Her success continues to grow today as well as AmberHeard Net Worth, thanks to recent projects like ‘London Fields’ and ‘Drive Angry’.

With each project she takes on, Amber is proving herself as one of the most versatile young actresses working today.

As she continues to set higher standards for herself and other aspiring actors, it’s only a matter of time before we see what else this rising star has up her sleeve.

Bridging into Amber’s relationship history…

Amber Heard has been in multiple relationships during her career. She was previously married to actor Johnny Depp from 2015–2017 and the couple had a tumultuous relationship that ended with a high profile court case.

After their separation, Amber moved on to date entrepreneur Elon Musk for almost two years before splitting up in 2018.

In 2019, she began dating video producer Andy Muschietti but the pair have since split as well.

Throughout her time in Hollywood, Amber has also had several rumored relationships including with actors such as Jared Leto and Chris Pine.

Aside from these brief flings, Amber is currently single and seems to be focusing on her career rather than her love life at this point of time.

With all these romantic entanglements out of the picture now, Amber is concentrating more on work related matters; most notably being embroiled in legal troubles due to the Johnny Depp court case which will surely make headlines yet again soon enough.

Legal Troubles: Johnny Depp Court Case

Amber Heard was embroiled in a legal battle with her former husband, actor Johnny Depp. The case played out like an epic saga — full of twists and turns that had the world hooked.

It seemed as though Amber’s life was turned upside down overnight, leaving her to deal with public scrutiny and intense media coverage.

The couple first met on the set of ‘The Rum Diary’ in 2009, they went through many highs and lows until their eventual separation in 2016.

Following their split, things quickly took a turn for the worse when Johnny filed a defamation lawsuit against Amber accusing her of lying about him being physically abusive during their marriage.

This sparked a long-standing court battle between both parties which has yet to reach its conclusion.

Amber maintained throughout the course of the trial that she experienced domestic abuse from her ex-husband — something he strongly denied.

She also sought financial support from Johnny during this tumultuous period but despite her efforts, no agreement could be reached by either party thus far.

Both sides continue to fight it out in court, hoping for justice to prevail at last.

Amber Heard is known for her philanthropic activities. She has donated to various charities such as the American Civil Liberties Union, The Trevor Project and Amnesty International. In addition, she has also been an active advocate of LGBT rights and women’s rights.

She was appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2016 to raise awareness about gender inequality and encourage more women’s participation in public life.

Heard also founded Fight Against Fear (FAF) which works alongside other non-profit organizations to end domestic violence against women and children.

Some of FAF’s initiatives include providing legal aid, shelter and counseling services along with educational resources focusing on prevention and self-defense courses for survivors of abuse.

Furthermore, Amber Heard has dedicated time towards a range of causes close to her heart including promoting animal welfare, protecting LGBTQIA+ communities, supporting veterans through campaigns at VFW Post 8987,

raising funds for pediatric cancer research with Helping End Hunger Foundation and joining forces with Children Mending Hearts organization tackling underprivileged education in Los Angeles area schools.

Her commitment to social justice remains unwavering; recently Heard wrote an open letter calling out world leaders to take action against climate change before it’s too late.

Her words serve as powerful reminders that we must all do our part if we want this planet to thrive again. With that said, let us move onto exploring Amber Heard’s awards and nominations…

Throughout her career, Amber Heard has received numerous awards and nominations for various films and performances.

She won an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance in Pineapple Express (2008) as well as a CinemaCon Award for Female Star of the Year in Magic Mike XXL (2015).

In addition to these accolades, she was also nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in 2018 for Outstanding Film — Limited Release due to her performance in Professor Marston & The Wonder Women (2017).

Heard’s work has been recognized by other organizations such as the National Board of Review who awarded her with their Spotlight Award in 2016 for All We Had. Additionally, she’s earned several award nominations from organizations like Satellite Awards and Teen Choice Awards.

In recognition of her philanthropic efforts, Heard received the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony.

This award is presented to those who have made an impact on LGBT representation through their career accomplishments or activism.

With this honor, Heard joins a growing list of influential figures that have helped advance acceptance towards LGBTQ people around the world.

Amber Heard’s net worth is estimated to be around $9 million. She has made a fortune through her successful career as an actress, voice actor, and model.

Her income from movies alone is reported to have earned her over $6 million between 2017–2021. Additionally, she owns several properties in California including a beach house on the coast of Malibu that was purchased for nearly $4 million in 2018.

Heard also earns money through endorsement deals with luxury brands like Versace and Dior, which adds up to her total wealth significantly.

She recently signed an advertising deal with IMG Models Worldwide back in 2019. This was followed by another contract with Bulgari Jewelry where Amber became their brand ambassador for 2021.

Furthermore, Heard donates some portion of her earnings to various charities such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union).

It shows how generous she can be despite being one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood today. Moving onto personal measurements…

To continue, let’s look at Amber Heard’s personal measurements. She stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 54 kgs or 119 lbs.

Her body type is slim, with a measurement of 32–23–34 inches for her bust, waist and hips respectively. In addition to her physical features, she has green eyes and blonde hair.

Heard often expresses that beauty shouldn’t be defined by society’s standards but instead should come from within oneself.

She emphasizes the importance of self love and encourages others to embrace their own unique attributes, rather than trying to fit into conventional molds of beauty.

Amber Heard has become an inspiration to many people in recent years due to her views on self acceptance and diversity.

It’s clear that she values inner strength over external appearances, which is a message that resonates strongly today.

Amber Heard has had an impressive filmography since her debut in 2004. Her first major role was as Maria in Friday Night Lights, which she followed up with roles in All the Boys Love Mandy Lane and Pineapple Express.

She then went on to star in The Rum Diary opposite Johnny Depp, Drive Angry alongside Nicolas Cage, Machete Kills with Danny Trejo, 3 Days To Kill with Kevin Costner and Magic Mike XXL featuring Channing Tatum.

Other notable films include Aquaman, Justice League and most recently The Standoff at Sparrow Creek.

Heard also appeared in two widely acclaimed television series — Showtime’s Californication and Amazon Prime Video’s Modern Love.

In addition to these roles, Amber received critical acclaim for her performances in Paranoia (2013) and When I Live My Life Over Again (2015).

Overall, Amber Heard is a talented actress who has proven her mettle across genres over the years. She continues to be one of Hollywood’s go-to stars for leading female characters.

With such impressive work behind her, it’s no wonder that Amber Heard enjoys a successful career today.

Moving forward from here we can explore what brand endorsements have been part of Amber’s success story.

Amber Heard has made a name for herself in the world of advertising and brand endorsements. She is currently the face of luxury watchmaker Bulgari, as well as Revlon cosmetics and L’Oreal Paris skin care products.

Her high-profile deals have earned her millions of dollars in additional income:

* Bulgari — $2 million

* Revlon — $1 million

* L’Oréal Paris — $500,000

In addition to these lucrative contracts, …..Read More

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'Anatomy of a Fall' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

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Justine Triet's “Anatomy of a Fall” won the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in a ceremony Saturday that handed the festival's prestigious top prize to a twisty French Alps courtroom drama.

“Anatomy of a Fall,” which stars Sandra Hüller as a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband’s death, is only the third film directed by a woman to win the Palme d'Or. One of the two previous winners, Julia Ducournau, was on this year's jury.

Cannes' Grand Prix, its second prize, went to Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest,” a chilling Martin Amis adaptation about a German family living next door to Auschwitz.

The awards were decided by a jury presided over by two-time Palme winner Ruben Östlund, the Swedish director who won the prize last year for “Triangle of Sadness.” The ceremony preceded the festival's closing night film, the Pixar animation “Elemental.”

The jury prize went to Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki’s “Fallen Leaves," a deadpan love story about a romance that blooms in a loveless workaday world where dispatches from the war in Ukraine regularly play on the radio.

Best actor went to veteran Japanese star Koji Yakusho, who plays a reflective, middle-aged Tokyo man who cleans toilets in Wim Wenders' “Perfect Days.” Wenders' film is a gentle, quotidian character study.

The Turkish actor Merve Dizdar took best actress for the Nuri Bilge Ceylan's “About Dry Grasses.” Ceylan's expansive tale is set in snowy eastern Anatolia about a teacher, Samet (Deniz Celiloğlu), accused of misconduct by a young female student. Dizdar plays as a friend both attracted and repelled by Samet.

“The character I portray in the film is someone who is fighting for her life and she's overcome a lot of difficulties. Under normal circumstances, I would have had to work hard on this character,” said Dizdar.

“I understand what it's like to be a woman in this area of the country,” she continued. “I would like to dedicate this prize to all the women who are fighting to exist and overcome difficulties in this world and to retrain hope.”

Vietnamese-French director Tràn Anh Hùng took best director for “Pot-au-Feu," a lush, foodie love story starring Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel and set in a 19th century French gourmet château.

Best screenplay was won by Yuji Sakamoto for “Monster.” Sakamoto penned Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda's nuanced drama, with shifting perspectives, about two boys struggling for acceptance in their school at home. “Monster” also won the Queer Palm, an honor bestowed by journalists for the festival's strongest LGBTQ-themed film.

Quentin Tarantino, who won Cannes' top award for “Pulp Fiction," attended the ceremony to present a tribute to filmmaker Roger Corman. Tarantino praised Corman for filling him and countless moviegoers with “unadulterated cinema pleasure.”

“My cinema is uninhibited, full of excess and fun,” said Corman, the independent film maverick. “I feel like this what Cannes is about.”

The festival's Un Certain Regard section handed out its awards on Friday, giving the top prize to Molly Manning Walker's debut feature, “How to Have Sex.”

Saturday’s ceremony drew to close a Cannes edition that hasn't lacked spectacle, stars or controversy.

The biggest wattage premieres came out of competition. Martin Scorsese debuted his Osage murders epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a sprawling vision of American exploitation with Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford’s Indy farewell, launched with a tribute to Ford. Wes Anderson premiered “Asteroid City.”

The festival opened on a note of controversy. “Jeanne du Barry,” a period drama co-starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV, played as the opening night film. The premiere marked Depp's highest profile appearance since the conclusion of his explosive trial last year with ex-wife Amber Heard.

The selection of “Jeanne du Barry” added to criticisms of Cannes for being too hospitable to men accused of abusive behavior.

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hey everyone !!! i'm cass, she/her & 23. this site exists purely to cure (or fuel) my daddy issues. (just kidding!) writing has been my hobby for about a decade, and now i even make my money with it, but still want to have some fun with rping on the side! my muses are all male and over 35, so if you don't have muses in that age range or you're not into age gaps, please do not interact with me.

MUSE LIST --- COMPLETE !

please note that this is now a highly selective/private blog --- which means: mutuals only, unless stated otherwise.

here are my rules apart from that: 

  ♡♡♡ absolutely no minors (muses & muns), 

  ♡♡♡ no animal abuse, 

 ♡♡♡ no rape/noncon, 

 ♡♡♡ no bodily fluids. 

 ♡♡♡ age gaps (again, NO minors) and darker scenes always appreciated. 

 ♡♡♡ f/m ships are my fav, that's just my personal preference i'm most comfortable with writing. i also do m/m, but will never write smut (anything beyond kissing) in that case. 

♡♡♡ i'm always open to writing smut, but if you don't want to that's fine as well. 

♡♡♡ that being said, it has to be part of a bigger story. i don't write porn without plot and don't use gifs when writing smut. 

♡♡♡ please ASK before you throw in any kinks or taboo topics not mentioned here.

♡♡♡ i work in the film industry and have phases where i’ll be significantly slower with replies. in return, i will never push you to reply either.

♡♡♡ i am mainly here to - and i can't stress this enough - write *excessive* age gaps. i will never ever write against muses who are under 21, but i WILL for example ship a 23 year old with a 54 year old. if that makes you uncomfortable in any way, please do NOT interact with me.

♡♡♡ banned fcs: minors, deceased fcs, amber heard, olivia holt, florence pugh, nina dobrev, katherine mcnamara, zendaya, armie hammer, johnny depp, the glee cast, the riverdale cast, ……

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Long Rant about the Tory Lanez thing and a little Amber heard stuff

bc now that Meg has won it really is so fucking crazy how easy it is to control the masses like Tory Lanez is a known liar with DOCUMENTED history of unjustified violence and rage. And I love a conspiracy theory but like it’s a fucking joke how they were able to fool people that this was a big conspiracy from Roc Nation because he owns the masters to his songs no one listens to. And ofc losers like Drake with his dying career hopped on the band wagon too. And it’s crazy bc he honestly could have won public opinion if he wasn’t so hubris. Like if Tory Lanez didn’t go on a proven propaganda campaign people would probably automatically slut shame Megan and even with him still being found guilty he would have probably not even had to apologize for people to cry about how everyone makes mistakes

But no. And I’m kinda glad in a selfish way now that things played out how they did. Because I feel with more evidence of what actually happened it really just shows how fucking silly the mental gymnastics to somehow frame Megan the Stallion as the villain in the situation truly are.  like for all the discussions about Megan Thee Stallion being a liar how come everyone conveniently forgets when Tory Lanez denied the shooting even happened? How is that not a data point towards guilt, but some literally unproven fan theory that Megan Thee Stallion slept with Tory Lanez means that she is lying about who shot her?

I am in shock by how feeble of an argument Tory’s lawyer made. Did Tory get his lawyer off Instagram? It honestly seemed like they felt just because he was so easily able to trick desperate blogs and people who fall for crypto scams, that that same tactic would work in a trial against freaking district attorneys with evidence to support the charges. Like I’m not even joking. The defence attorney literally goes on and on about who Megan Thee Stallion has had sex with and actually calls her a liar multiple times. What type of Everest College lawyer thinks it’s a good idea to slut shame and call the victim a liar in 2022???

Also the story that Tory’s defence is going for is that Megan’s friend, Kelsey, was the one who shot Megan after Megan and her got into a drunken fight over jealous of 5”3 Tory Lanez 🙄 and after Kelsey stole Tory’s gun and shot Megan in the foot, Tory wrestles the gun out of Kelsey’s hands and just randomly shoots multiple shots in the air???? Not only is it impossible based on the evidence (the audio of the shooting recorded five consecutive shots, no struggle, no pause, five shots; not to mention everyone’s initial story from the beginning was that Tory Lanez shot Megan including Kelsey) but Why would Megan Thee Stallion cover for Kelsey????? Like do men just feel like women are Completely nonsensical people cuz like why would she lie for Kelsey’s sake if everything she said happened happened?? Because the fucking defence Spend so much time painting Megan Thee Stallion as someone who is jealous and that’s just attacked Kelsey for no reason because she’s a belligerent ratchet drunk but like how How does that fit into the narrative that she would protect Kelsey by framing Tory??? Literally none of the attempts to assassinate Megan Thee Stallion’s character really did anything to dispute Tory was not guilty of the crimes he was charged with. And like 2 of the charges were for illegal gun charges and like the defence spends the whole time literally calling Meg a liar.

I think Tory Lanez is just one of those black men who get away with a lot of shit because they can talk their way out of it. Like they just use a lot of arguments that barely make sense but they will just refuse to admit any fault so most people fold. I think he thought if he got to the media first he could influence people enough that it could reach one of the jurors. And like that’s like totally what people like Johnny Depp did.

It’s so fucking crazy how openly celebrities are able to control the mind of the average person’s perception on reality so much that they start believing wholeheartedly in shit that doesn’t make sense if you take any time to think about it. I Honestly I want to hope that this situation at least wakes up a lot of people to celebrity manipulation, how easily it is to manipulate people by just using their commonly held misogynist beliefs about women and especially black women, And just how toxic masculinity black men will speak all this shit about black power but will feel no way about victimizing black women.

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Hollywood Encounters: The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Story

Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter In the warm and vibrant atmosphere of Los Angeles, where the stars shone both in the sky and on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a chance encounter between two extraordinary individuals set the stage for a love story that would captivate the world. Setting the Stage Los Angeles, known as the entertainment capital of the world, was a city where dreams were nurtured, and…

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With the recent news of don Lewis from the tiger king series being alive and perfectly fine in Costa rica(I rewatched the tiger king series for the 3rd time just to make sure I got my facts right, I'm currently working on season 2 for the second time cause I don't remember too much) I'm again reminded of just how much casual and blatant misogyny in our society. Like first amber heard settling with Depp after he admitted to faking evidence and groups of people choosing to not investigate the 3 prior cases she won against her husband MANY years her senior and now with Carole Baskin being relieved of this shit.

Just wow. Crickets. All these people who used Carole and amber as examples of "clearly lieing attention seeking horrible women who just wanted to hurt these poor innocent little men 🥺" being exonerated despite all the evidence of their innocence being present from the get go just shows how much casual misogyny you can dig up from self proclaimed feminists in today's world. Like who tf, despite video, audio and text evidence of these men being horrible abusers and just all around shitty people with historical harm, comes out of tiger king or the depp v heard trial thinking joe exotic and Johnny Depp are fucking innocent???

Whose the next victim? What woman is going to be punished next for using the legal system on her male, slightly charismatic, abuser and stalker?

There was all the evidence from the get go but individuals in society still refuse to acknowledge that I'm sorry but no, the evidence doesn't show "women were wrong this time! See some women lie about rape or abuse!!" Why are y'all searching for an example of women being wrong or lieing about abuse? Because you wanna call all women liars? Grown men wrote articles for other grown men saying "what to do if your daughter is becoming a little amber heard?"... Wtf is wrong with you???

Now all these people and companies are coming out supporting Carole and amber and people who made skits about Amber's FUCKING sexual assault story and made a fucking sex toy based on it are crying "oh no! I didn't know! The evidence wasn't there! The algorithm influenced me!" Then turn on the next female victim to come forward. Like no I'm sorry the algorithm didn't make you make rape jokes, buddy. The evidence was there from the get go. They don't mention it themselves but Carole and amber both got fucking rape threats. Depp himself said he'd wanna burn amber alive and fuck her charred corpse and y'all were like " how dare you police the language of victims! I talk about my abusers like that!" Nope. I don't believe you were a victim from the get go cause ANY victim of rape knows that rape can be worse than death itself and I'd wish death on my rapists before I'd wish rape on them.

BUT EVEN IF YOU ARE A VICTIM AND TALK LIKE THAT-

I'm sorry but if you talk about rapeing your rapist in revenge.... 1st all you do is make yourself a rapist as well and your rapist a victim as well and 2nd seek therapy now. No other victim is gonna feel safe around someone who talks casually about wanting to rape someone for revenge. Jesus Fucking Christ. I'm sorry, this probably really jumbled, it's like almost 4 am where I am but fuck me, I'm so tired of society pretending to love and believe women during women's day then pull the shit they pulled on amber and Carole. You never believe victims if there's even one slight rice grain of semi-respectability in the man that hurt her. Start believing some women. Stop believing all men. If your first thought is "finally! An example of women lieing in court and getting away with it to hurt men!" You need help and you need to step away from the true crime/criminal justice entertainment.

You're not ready for the reality that most women don't lie about rape or abuse or stalking and most men are really that fucking terrible.

(p.s I don't support peta or josh or anyone else in this case but I do support Carole, who is the victim of not only a legitimate murder for hire plot but also of a misogynistic mob mentality that just because she's a woman hated by a gay conservative who totes anti-gun control nonsense that she automatically killed someone for money. Also watch the series again and please note the subtle but PREVALENT misogyny put out by joe and his crew. Every time they talk about women or represent women it's horrible. Nothing like cis gay man brand misogyny to remind you that yes, cis gay men are still fucking men and still fucking misogynistic)

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Lies, and money, and a history of (no) violence! Oh my!

Believe all women? Please don’t. Especially not a woman by the name of Jo Natauri.

If the recent verdict in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard case taught us anything, it’s this: Women are just as likely as men to lie, manipulate, and mislead. If anything, some of them are more likely to. After all, for years now, we have been encouraged, loudly and repeatedly, to believe all women, even the ones lacking a shred of evidence. As we saw in that Virginia courtroom, the jury determined that some women exploited this.

The following story plays out as Amber Heard, ironically, warned in her Washington Post op-ed against abuse where, drawing an analogy to the Titanic, people will “patch holes” to protect a powerful man accused of abuse – not because they care about him – but because they have a vested interest in his enterprise staying afloat. What happens if the woman is the powerful enterprise? This reality, a brutal one, is full of false allegations, cover-ups, unconscionable lies, and more than a few uncomfortable truths. It involves attempts by powerful people to destroy a good man’s name to keep Jo Natauri afloat.

The man’s name is Tiku Natauri.

Before going any further, it’s important to make the following clear: Everything you read here is backed up by facts – in other words, actual evidence. Before writing this piece, my investigation reviewed a number of illuminating email and text exchanges, documents, video footage, and audio recordings (including the police recordings embedded below). Now, you may find yourself asking the following: Why am I reading the story here, and not somewhere more, shall we say, prestigious? Good question. Well, the answer is quite simple.

The editors I reached out to were terrified by the idea of being hit with SLAPP suits. For the uninitiated, these suits are intended to intimidate and silence critics. They are frighteningly effective. This is America, after all, a place where slapping someone with a lawsuit has become a national hobby, a recreational activity, just something people do to pass the time. Americans sue for fun. This is why you’re reading the story here (thank you, by the way). It’s not because other outlets didn’t want to run the story. They did. However, the costs involved – or more specifically, the perceived costs – of being sued by someone, who has already spent millions on attorneys, gave outlets the chills.

The final question many will ask is this: Why are you writing it, and why should I read it? Like the Amber Heard affair, this is a public interest story: The number of articles referencing #MeToo and #BelieveWomen have exploded in recent weeks, and here seems to be another prominent #MeToo ambassador falsely alleging domestic violence.

Journalism that actually serves the interests of the public is at a premium. It’s also under threat. This story matters to anyone in possession of a conscience.

Background

Now, back to the actual story. The similarities to the Amber Heard trial are striking. Jo styles herself as a spokesperson against abuse, but four years ago, at the height of the #MeToo movement, she falsely accused Tiku of abuse to start the divorce. Ms. Natauri’s key witness is her sister, Sameera Gadiyaram. Last year, Jo falsely accused him of abuse again. This was only a few months after she publicly acknowledged in an acceptance speech that she has been personally “touched by” domestic violence. She did not name Tiku, but she referenced being “in this situation with someone you love” and “you have children. You are co-dependent financially.” Jo and Tiku have been together since 1996.

While there are two gag orders pending against Tiku, he stated “this has to end.” What follows is not “his” truth. It’s the truth.

Recordings reveal both sets of allegations are false along with evidence to corroborate his other claims. The same, however, cannot be said for the claims made by Jo.

Alleged Judicial Conflicts

Before delving into the damaging claims that have upended Mr. Natauri’s life, it’s important to establish a little context, most of which was reported in an October 2021 Air Mail article “Inside Teitler & Teitler, Goldman Sachs's Go-To Divorce Firm.” Tiku and Jo met in 1995 and started dating the following year before deciding to tie the knot in 2007. In 2018, Jo filed for divorce; their children were 8, 5, and 4 at the time. The Teitler firm seems to represent a vast majority of Goldman Sachs employees, including Jo, in divorce proceedings. The article reported conflicts between the judge handling their divorce, Lori Sattler, and the Teitler firm including campaign donation conflicts and how Judge Sattler hired Alexandra White, the sister of Jo’s lawyer Elizabeth White, within the first year of this case and without disclosure.

A September 2017 New York Post article “Democrats turn on judge nominee over controversial abortion case,” reported that current New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was the Public Advocate at the time, co-signed this letter from the National Organization for Women NY that Lori Sattler was “unfit to be elevated to a permanent status on the State Supreme court.”

In December 2021, Tiku filed a motion. He noted a number of additional conflicts involving Judge Sattler, Judge Sattler’s appointees Karen Rosenthal and Rodrigo Pizarro, and the Teitler firm. His key allegations:

Judge Sattler and the Teitler firm have not disclosed the hiring of Alexandra White in any affected cases

Judge Sattler, Karen Rosenthal, and Susan Bender are close personal friends, who regularly socialize together, which is not being disclosed

Karen Rosenthal and Rodrigo Pizarro work together in a separate entity, which is not being disclosed

Karen Rosenthal made personal contributions to causes sponsored by the Teitler attorneys, which is not being disclosed

The operative words, in case you missed them, are “not being disclosed.” The judicial system is predicated upon freedom from bias, and New York has refined it further stating that a judge must always avoid even the appearance of impropriety. One of Tiku’s former attorneys, concerning the lack of disclosure regarding the White sisters, expressed it best: The “deliberate silence only underscores the fact that there is a serious conflict of interest here.”

Shortly after Tiku filed this motion, change rippled through the New York City matrimonial circuit. Records reveal that a new judge, Kathleen Waterman-Marshall, took at least 300 cases from Judge Sattler, who according to the New York courts website is no longer sitting in the matrimonial part. Alexandra White left the employ of the court system. Karen Rosenthal’s law firm, Bender Rosenthal, seems to have closed its doors. Concerned? You should be.

The New York Chapter of AFCC now lists Ms. Rosenthal as a Past Co-President, and Dr. Pizarro’s name is nowhere to be seen, but Ms. Rosenthal and Dr. Pizarro were listed as Co-President and board member, respectively, as recently as November 2021. This is important, because, according to Tiku, he asked both Karen and Rodrigo in 2018 if they had any conflicts or relationships with others in this case: Both disclosed nothing. My research uncovered tax filings showing Ms. Rosenthal listed as Co-President as far back as 2014, and Dr. Pizarro listed as Vice President as far back as 2016. If this all seems a little odd, to you the reader, there’s a reason why. What occurred was, for lack of a better word, suspicious.

The Natauri Family

Then again, what occurred shouldn’t really come as a surprise. Jo Natauri is, after all, a very powerful woman. She is a partner at Goldman Sachs, the most coveted position on Wall Street. Ms. Natauri is “the lead investor for Launch with GS,” a Goldman investment initiative overseeing $1 billion “designed to narrow the gender gap in investing.” According to my research, Ms. Natauri earned more than $10 million last year, which is consistent with CNBC’s reporting that Goldman partners make anywhere between $12 to $15 million dollars per year.

Somewhat hilariously, Jo is a board member of Safe Horizon, the nation’s leading victim assistance non-profit whose mission is “to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.”

Over their two decades together, Tiku shares stories of laughter and love but also unpredictable tension. He struggled with Jo’s forgetfulness, mood swings, and demands. He never came to grips with her ability to lie so effortlessly. Their marriage drifted between lower highs and even lower lows with an increasing frequency of make-up to break-up. These two text messages from March 2018, separated by just one week, showcase how quickly they moved from divorce to madly in love.

In June 2018, Jo gave Tiku a Father’s Day card that was effusive in its praise of him as husband and father:

"I am really finding myself falling in love with you again – sometimes for the same reasons as before – your kindness, humor and love but the new things like your sense of responsibility for your family, your love and involvement with the kids, your understanding of my ADD – it has just made what I feel for you deeper somehow … I cannot image a better DAD."

The lower lows continued. In July 2018, Tiku told Jo that he wanted a divorce. According to Tiku, Jo almost immediately set wheels in motion to destroy him. She met with the Teitler firm. She reached out to Michelle Szeremeta, who reached out to Caitlin Elise Brown, both ex-caregivers who were caught covering up an abusive punishment meted out on one of the Natauri children (this was captured in a recording also submitted to court). Jo procured a burner cell phone number. Jo spent hours, now individually, with the couple’s former marriage therapists. It seems Jo met with Harold Koplewicz, the founder of the Child Mind Institute (this is important later).

This is all happening with Jo in New York City while Tiku and the three children are in Charlotte for the summer.

In hindsight, Tiku shares, “she was laying the foundation for her upcoming emergency court filing.” Tiku goes on, “Jo needed corroboration and witnesses, and she did whatever it took to get them. Michelle was receiving more than $200,000 annualized, on the books, after being rehired for working around 20 hours per week.”

Violence Allegation #1: Ms. Natauri’s Emergency Filing

The following month, and without warning, Sameera served Tiku with an ex parte emergency motion with lurid tales of child abuse, kidnapping, and allegations of a domestic violence incident on August 9, 2018, so savage that Jo was “sobbing and terrified” having painted a picture of Tiku trying to get to her ultimately fighting over a bedroom door, where it seems she overpowers him, immediately locks the bedroom door and then locks herself into the bathroom leaving a further impression that Tiku is so enraged that he is capable of breaking down doors.

Documents reveal two other women – Goldman partner Elizabeth Cogan Fascitelli and Jo’s sister Sameera Gadiyaram, who had recently left Goldman to work for one of Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s firms – corroborated Jo’s tale. Sameera reported that Jo ���was scared and locked herself in the bedroom and further locked herself in the bathroom” and that she asked Jo if the police should be called. Ms. Fascitelli provides a more thorough account:

The allegation is most certainly one of a physical nature. This will be very important later in this story. Slightly over a month separated this narrative from that loving Father’s Day card where Jo expressed that she was “so happy you [Tiku] are my partner,” and how she is “truly in awe of you [Tiku] as a parent and a father.”

At the emergency hearing, Mr. Natauri produced an audio recording showing Jo’s allegation was entirely fabricated. The recording reveals nothing close to the accounts reported by the three Goldman women. There is no fight, struggle, or violence.

Rather oddly, Jo, the “sobbing and terrified” victim, waited four months before claiming that the recording was incomplete, implying the incident happened before the start of the audio recording. An exasperated Tiku then produced a video recording that still showed no incident. Jo, presumably desperate to contradict reality, then alleged the recordings were edited, a claim that was refuted by a media forensic expert, who confirmed the recordings are “authentic and unedited” and true to August 9th. Tiku shares, “only then did Jo, through her attorneys, indicate that she misremembered, which is absurd given her three attempts to manufacture a domestic violence incident that she knows never existed.”

Fabrication and omission appear to be something Ms. Natauri excels at.

The Air Mail article referenced a rather interesting document, one that seems to demonstrate Jo’s fondness for fabricating false narratives. My research reveals this particular document was the product of surveying Jo’s Goldman colleagues as part of an executive coaching review to address concerns. Out of 15 directives, the first is for Jo to be “fully transparent” in her communications and “avoid misleading communications.” Please, it begs further, “avoid misleading by omission.” State the facts clearly, it adds. In other words, it asks her to stop lying. This, along with the next two requests – be “less absolute and demanding” and avoid “doing whatever it takes” – paints a picture of someone. All of the above is white-collar speak. It’s clear that Jo’s coworkers are describing deceit, self-centeredness, and a lack of remorse.

Nevertheless, there’s not a single acknowledgment or reference on the record of Jo’s multiple lies regarding August 9th from anyone other than Tiku. He shares, “everyone has my recordings and my affidavits; everyone saw Jo lie over those four months in a desperate attempt to salvage her credibility, but everyone is also silent.”

I ask Tiku, why would they do this? Tiku shares, “the headline, Multiple Goldman Sachs women caught fabricating abuse, at the height of #MeToo would have been devastating for Goldman’s image. I now know that Judge Sattler and the Teitler firm, aka the Goldman Sachs lawyers, are inappropriately close. So, unknown to me, the fix was in. Less than a month after Jo files for divorce, Goldman provides the first of many lines of credit – $1 million – which she needed to afford Teitler to bury what she did.” Mr. Natauri shares further, “and it worked.”

Mr. Natauri continues, “Teitler began obfuscating, delaying, and hindering everything, and Sattler let it play out. For example, Jo failed to produce a single credit card statement for financial discovery. Teitler tells Sattler that Jo no longer uses credit cards, so there’s no statements to produce. This madness is accepted by Sattler. Things like this continued. I was not allowed to testify about August 9th or the recordings during the custody trial. Teitler frequently objected, which Sattler sustained, during my direct testimony. This blew the mind of my attorney, who called this out for being a one-sided proceeding.” To think that this occurs in modern day America should shock any reader with a conscience. Then again, it really shouldn’t.

Rodrigo Pizarro, Judge Sattler’s appointed forensic custody evaluator, certainly has a way with words. Like Ms. Natauri, he appears to enjoy playing hard and fast with definitions – and the truth. Unlike Tiku, Dr. Pizarro was allowed to testify about August 9th, and it seems Dr. Pizarro took creative license with the “truth.” His testimony regarding August 9th is extremely brief (below) and lacks any mention of the original false allegation from Jo and her Goldman witnesses or the two follow-on lies by Jo to salvage the original allegation. Recall the statements from Ms. Gadiyaram and Ms. Fascitelli plus Jo’s sworn summary that “Tiku terrified me on my arrival in Charlotte last week, following me through the house and up the stairs to my separate bedroom and forcibly tried to prevent me from closing and locking the door” with what seems to be a Rochester garbage plate of double-speak from Dr. Pizarro to avoid plainly stating that Jo lied to the court multiple times:

"So even though it's true that there was no hitting or no physical violence, for me the context, which is his view that the mother isn't safe and his view that the mother has ADHD and [h]is view that the children shouldn't spend time alone with the mother, which is happening just in the days before, his view that somehow the mother's request to spend time by herself with the children during the weekend is unfair to him, and his insistence on trying to kind of split the weekend and his refusal to accept her no, for me they're all abusive from a psychological perspective, even though there was no physical violence."

At least, he correctly states there was no physical violence (he had no choice; the recordings are immutable), but the allegation was most certainly physical. How does one psychologically assault a door? According to Mr. Natauri, “the only psychological abuse is having the supposedly neutral forensic expert omit real evidence, in one swift stroke, to whitewash Jo’s false allegations of domestic violence into my being abusive. He also refused to accept the Goldman Sachs executive coaching report that outs Jo as a liar once I told him what it said about her.”

The Goldman Sachs Family

Mr. Natauri told me that this is one of many examples where “Jo, her effectively Goldman Sachs funded lawyers, seven engaged at last count, and Officers of the Court manipulated the divorce.” He reports “Teitler has been paid probably $3.5 to $4 million for their services, which is coincidentally about how much Goldman has loaned Jo.” Most recently, it seems Goldman Sachs has provided a minimum of a $10 million line of credit to Ms. Natauri. Multiple people and organizations, all seemingly connected to Goldman, have also enabled Jo to destroy a good man’s name.

At some point in 2018, Ms. Natauri started seeing Dr. Seth Aidinoff, a psychiatrist, who according to Tiku represented that Jo presents as someone who has suffered domestic abuse. It seems Dr. Aidinoff may have worked for Goldman Sachs briefly after college, but Dr. Aidinoff’s father was certainly important to Goldman Sachs: He was a board member of Goldman’s Philanthropy Fund.

Ms. Natauri used the Child Mind Institute (cue the earlier reference to meeting with Mr. Koplewicz) to disavow a prior mental health concern, but why use a center that self-describes itself as focused on children’s mental health? It turns out many of Jo’s key Goldman colleagues, including Ms. Fascitelli, are also key leaders for this institute as noted in a November 2018 Bloomberg article “Goldman's Varadhan Gives Thanksgiving Homily at Child Gala.” The article reported that almost $7 million was raised at the annual event that was attended by a who’s who of Goldman executives, some of which including the gala’s honoree and others used the Teitler firm in their respective divorces. This gala is happening less than two months after Tiku provided the audio recording to everyone but before Jo alleged the recording was incomplete.

In May 2021, Ms. Natauri, who was already a Safe Horizon board member, became one of the leading advocates for victims of abuse by being honored by Safe Horizon at their annual gala alongside Ashley Judd, who is widely recognized as being pivotal for the #MeToo movement. Documents reveal that Goldman Sachs along with its executives, including Jo and fellow Safe Horizon board member and Goldman partner Luke Sarsfield, were the largest financial sponsors of this annual gala having donated almost $700,000. Jo became more vocal about her own non-profit, the Sita Foundation, which is building a hidden recording device for victims of violence.

The irony is overwhelming.

Another non-profit, Children & Parents United (CPU), reached out twice to Safe Horizon detailing the history of Jo’s false accusations. While Safe Horizon did not respond to CPU, Mr. Sarsfield forwarded one of the communications to Jo, who used it as the basis for the second gag order pending against Tiku. While Ms. Natauri, who in her Safe Horizon acceptance speech, seems to advocate for bringing domestic violence out of the shadows, she has moved for multiple gag orders against Tiku.

I asked Tiku, why would they want to silence you? “Because they don’t want the public to see what’s happening to me. Once gagged, I can be arrested for speaking out. And, according to Pizarro, I’m the abuser so let’s be honest, the ACLU isn’t coming to my rescue, no one is coming to protect an alleged abuser’s right to free speech. But once September 9th happened, they never wanted that cat out of the bag. It exposes Jo as a fraud and others’ complicity in helping her cover it up.”

Violence Allegation #2: Ms. Natauri & The Police

The second whitewashing of false domestic violence allegations happened in relation to September 9, 2021, when Jo effectively represented to the police that the children were missing and in danger. It appears that Judge Waterman-Marshall without evidence or a trial and with conflicting affidavits from Tiku and Jo somehow concluded there was only a single call to the police.

To be clear, there were two phone calls with the police on September 9th. These recordings are being shared here for the first time.

While I have included these two recordings with this article, I feel compelled to address the recordings in this case. First, the two police recordings: They might not be as sensational as the recording of Amy Cooper feigning hysteria while falsely reporting that a Black birdwatcher was trying to assault her, but I am troubled by the calm, almost eerie serenity, in Ms. Natauri’s voice on the second call. Surely, any reasonable person knows that alleging a parent is mentally unwell with the status of the children unknown will lead the police to a certain conclusion.

Second, my investigation reviewed other recordings, but I did not include those with this reporting. I reviewed a video where Jo and Michelle are barricading a child into a room. I reviewed a video of Michelle purposefully “catapulting” a child off a bean bag a few feet into the air, and the child starts to cry uncontrollably after crashing down onto the hardwood floor. I reviewed a recording where Michelle, Michelle’s husband Matt Szeremeta, and Caitlin Brown are laughing about a punishment that was subjected upon one of the children (the recording does not reveal if Caitlin’s fiancé, Alex Amirsaleh, is part of the conversation). I reviewed a recording where Caitlin and Michelle are together and one of them seems to mimic and mock a Jewish accent while discussing Goldberg’s Deli in the Hamptons. These recordings have been previously submitted to the court, but just like the recordings of the alleged domestic violence incident from August 2018, there’s little to no acknowledgement of them by anyone other than Tiku.

Now, back to September 9, 2021. As background, Jo, her attorneys, and Tiku are parties to an email from September 3rd, where Tiku rejected Jo’s demand for him to drop off the children early on September 9th. Jo replies again, so there’s no question that she is aware of his position. Over the following week, Tiku does not hear further from the Teitler firm or Jo. Based on this email exchange alone, there was no reason to involve the police that day. Jo and her attorneys know that the children will not be dropped off early on September 9th.

Nevertheless, Ms. Natauri visits the Tribeca Precinct in person and falsely leads the police to believe that Tiku is mentally unhinged, unresponsive, and the children are missing. She claims the children were supposed to be dropped off early that morning. She files paperwork indicating that Tiku has “strangled her in the past” and is capable of killing her or the children. According to Tiku, there are no prior allegations of him choking Jo or any physical harm beyond her emergency allegation concerning August 9, 2018. He also shares that this is the first time that he has been accused of being able to kill someone.

This results in a two-minute call between Tiku, Jo, and Officer Lindo, the latter two are together at the police station. Officer Lindo confirms the 6:00pm exchange of the children. The recording reveals that Jo omitted telling the police about the email exchange and then lies to Officer Lindo, who asks her directly on the call. Jo states she is “unaware of those emails.”

First call with the police

Jo leaves the Tribeca Precinct, walks a few blocks away, and places a second call directly to 911. The recording reveals Jo repeating the same false allegations: Tiku has mental issues, he is not responding to anyone, and she does not know when the children will be returned. Except, as you hear in the first phone call, Tiku just spoke with Jo and the police, who also explicitly confirmed the 6:00pm exchange that evening.

Second call with the police (redacted to remove identifying information)

Not only was there no reason to involve the police on September 9th due to the prior email exchange, but there was no reason to call 911 minutes after the first phone call.

911 immediately dispatches police to Tiku’s home.

She was, according to Tiku, “weaponizing the police hoping that I would be hurt or killed. She fully loaded her allegations so the police would fear that I was dangerous and up to something horrible. All because I said no to her early drop-off demand.”

Jo misled the police to believe that children might be in harm’s way. Of course, the police officers who rocked up at Tiku’s door didn't know this. To be clear, stressed Tiku, although “the responding officers were professional,” the initial few minutes were very tense. They were “understandably aggressive and concerned thinking children were in danger. By the end of the visit, the officers were very apologetic since they realized that Jo had tried to use the police, in their words, as a wedge in a divorce.”

In any western country, an emergency police visit, under false pretenses, is at risk of ending in disaster. In the US, however, the risk of disaster is particularly high.

On that inauspicious day, “had the police arrived minutes earlier,” said Tiku, “they would have heard a child’s screams exiting the elevator. Had they then decided to enter by force, they would have immediately seen an allegedly unstable father turn towards them with a knife in one hand with red covered things strewn on the kitchen counter with those same screams still penetrating the air.” Tiku was in the middle of making pizza for lunch. One child was playing video games at the dining room table.

Alleged Judicial Abuses

My investigation reveals that both judges and the Teitler firm hindered more than ten separate attempts by Tiku to obtain the evidence from the police. Judge Sattler refused to sign a subpoena. Judge Waterman-Marshall moved from questionable argument to argument – stating that falsifying a police action is “not a provision of the penal code,” that Tiku could not “rely on the police department” to make his case, and that there was a single call – before dismissing all fact-finding. In other words, Tiku would never be able to obtain the evidence to prove that Jo knowingly misled the police.

Somewhat miraculously, the records were acquired, proving that Jo had provided false statements and reports to the police and court.

Mr. Natauri shares, “this is why proof of two calls – not one as Jo and Judge Waterman repeatedly cite – is key to my allegations of misconduct. Like Pizarro’s testimony, Waterman removed the existence of the second call from the record. They were whitewashing the police incident just as they did Jo’s original domestic violence incident. It’s telling that after a single very brief hearing, Family Court, free from conflict, was willing to do what Sattler and Waterman refused to do for eight months.”

Tiku shares further, “while obstructing the police evidence might be the worst of Waterman’s actions, there’s a pattern. She is fearless in manipulating the record. She has a style of mischaracterizing what you say to suit her agenda and then berates you when you attempt to correct the record. This leaves her misrepresentation as the only version on file. Other times, she just openly disregards black and white facts.”

There seem to be a few examples supporting Tiku’s point.

Judge Waterman-Marshall stated that she has “no proof that there was any failure to disclose” Judge Sattler’s hiring of Alexandra White, but this conflicts with multiple independent sources.

Jo alleged that Tiku had hidden over $500,000 in an undisclosed account. Tiku showed that these funds were related to Jo’s NYC apartment, so Jo walked back her allegation. Judge Waterman-Marshall still imputed this as income to Tiku.

Tiku filed a contempt motion highlighting significant lies allegedly made by Jo throughout the proceeding concerning cancer, miscarriage, and finances. Judge Waterman-Marshall declined to sign the motion.

On the first day of the financial trial, Jo produced almost 1,000 pages of never-before-seen financial documents from Goldman Sachs related to the couple’s investments. Despite Tiku’s objection and the Teitler firm’s refusal to provide proof of the email that they claim was used to provide these documents to Tiku, the judge allows them into trial. “Jo had $50 million reasons to keep those documents out of reach,” Tiku shares, “because Goldman controls all our marital investments. I have not received a single statement since 2018, even after subpoenas, leaving me with no way to prove the size of our estate.”

Mr. Natauri’s Concussion

Despite all these abuses, what Mr. Natauri has suffered through with his physical health is nothing short of heartbreaking. Plagued by headaches, insomnia, fatigue, ringing in his ears, and sadness, his life is torture. One needn’t be religious to believe in Hell. Mr. Natauri currently resides there.

On March 10, 2022, Mr. Natauri fell down the Columbus Circle subway stairs hitting the back of his head and briefly losing consciousness. He was evaluated by EMTs, who transported him to the Weill Cornell Medical Center emergency room. He was diagnosed with a closed head injury/concussion.

Within an hour of being discharged from the emergency room, Tiku was ordered to appear for a virtual hearing, which Tiku reports was thirty minutes of absolute hell. “Waterman and Teitler started manipulating the facts to invalidate my injury. All I wanted to do was rest.” Judge Waterman-Marshall stated on the record that his emergency room discharge paperwork “doesn't have any diagnosis.” Yet, “head injuries, initial encounter” is clearly denoted under a bold “Diagnosis” caption on the first page. “More of the same,” Tiku shares, “they would argue the sky is red, if needed.”

These actions from the judge and Jo’s attorneys continued that evening and into the next day. Instead of rest, Tiku shares, he was under immense stress having to keep addressing repeated attempts to invalidate his injury.

He is now diagnosed with post concussive syndrome due to not being able to rest immediately following his concussion. It is hard for him to talk about this with me. It brings him to tears. Despite being evaluated by multiple doctors including a neurologist, who noted his inability to resume even normal activities, both Judge Sattler and Judge Waterman-Marshall concluded matters without him.

The financial trial, which he attended for two days prior to suffering a concussion, resumed for two days without him or anyone representing his interests: the defendant’s chair was empty. “Another one-sided proceeding,” Tiku states. Judge Sattler and Judge Waterman-Marshall now claim his medical paperwork lacks “competent medical proof,” but neither has defined what this means. Both judges did previously accept similar medical documentation when adjourning earlier items.

Conclusion

Mr. Natauri could have lost his life on September 9th due to Jo’s actions with the police. Starting on March 10th, Tiku lost, hopefully temporarily, some semblance of normalcy while he struggles with post-concussive syndrome due to the insensitive and vile actions from Jo and Officers of the Court. Does anyone care?

I know some that do – Mr. Natauri’s three children that love him dearly. Much like the Father’s Day card from 2018, there are numerous cards, letters, and emails from Jo, each one praising his genuine love for his children, and in turn, praising his importance to the lives of his children. This man is not a monster.

When I first heard of Mr. Natauri’s story, I was prepared for shocking claims. The Amber Heard defamation trial prepared me. I was not prepared for the layers: The Goldman connected law firm and its connection to the judge, the Goldman witnesses, the Goldman loans, a Goldman connected therapist, and the Goldman connected non-profit organizations. I realized I had not asked the obvious question: Why? Why is Jo doing this to the father of her three children and someone, according to her own actions and words, she loved until that moment in July 2018 when Tiku said he wanted a divorce.

I asked Mr. Natauri.

“Everyone asks,” he shares. “There’s no skeleton in the closet. Remember, her emergency papers were full of crazy accusations some going back a decade, so if I kicked her puppy or had an affair, it would be there. She’s used to winning and being in control. You don’t become a partner at Goldman, one of the youngest at the time, as a minority woman in a sea of white men without being ruthless, a killer.”

Mr. Natauri continues, “so, in July, we had another argument, probably the fourth breakup cycle in just a few weeks. We’re in separate bedrooms. She comes to my room in the middle of the night, wakes me up, and asks to reconcile one more time. This time, I say no. Not rude, lovingly. I say it’s clear we’re no longer in love with each other, and we are tearing each other apart. I think it’s time we go our separate ways. From that moment, I’ve never seen the Jo I used to know. I think the switch flipped. Even though she was just as unhappy, I guess I took away control by being the one to say no. I think from then, this divorce became just another transaction to her, something to win.”

Will Ms. Natauri pay a price? Probably not. She has the full force of Goldman, one of the most powerful firms in the world, behind her. They have invested heavily in her, and the company appears willing to cover for her. Where is the justice for Tiku? A good man has had his reputation dragged through the mud. At the same time, the real aggressor continues to be rewarded with fame and fortune.

Today, noted Tiku, “the #MeToo movement is under scrutiny due to the Johnny Depp trial.” Do we still believe all women? he asked, somewhat rhetorically. “Why does it have to be all or nothing?” It doesn’t. There is a distinct difference between taking a woman’s (or a man's) claims seriously and believing them without a shred of evidence. The former is understandable, even commendable; the latter is unconscionable. Jo Natauri appears to be an opportunistic, remorseless soul. She is, according to her own employer, a liar willing to do whatever it takes. She has gone to great lengths to destroy an innocent man’s name. After reading his story, I hope that the following is clear – men can be victims too. Mr. Natauri is just one of those many victims.

Remember how I opened by noting the similarities to the Amber Heard defamation lawsuit. There are also key differences. Unlike that trial, Mr. Natauri was able to produce recordings directly refuting both sets of domestic violence allegations against him. Unlike that trial, Tiku does not need to prove by proxy that Jo is a liar, since her Goldman Sachs colleagues already did this for him. In that trial, Judge Penney Azcarate gave each of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard equal time to try their respective cases. In the Natauri matter, Judge Sattler provided Jo with 7 days while directing Tiku could have only 2.5 days.

During Safe Horizon's 25th Annual Champion Awards broadcast (which can still be viewed on YouTube), John F. W. Rogers, Goldman Sachs’ Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Directors described Jo as “a woman of great courage, character, and integrity … a shining thread in the tapestry of our great firm.” On April 11, 2022, the Teitler firm, in response to Tiku notifying them that the police records have been obtained, stated that “Ms. Natauri stands by her actions on September 9th.”

I wonder if Mr. Rogers and Ms. Natauri still feel the same way now that we really see what happened on that day. I’m not sure if we’ll ever know.

Outreach

I reached out to Jo, the Teitler & Teitler law firm, Caitlin Brown, Michelle Szeremeta, Karen Rosenthal, Rodrigo Pizarro, and Jeffrey Brodsky and Michael Slocum – the current and former Chair of the board with Safe Horizon – providing almost 24 hours for comment.

After 12 hours and receiving only one response, I contacted Goldman Sachs directly – John Rogers along with Andrea Williams, the head of media relations. Ms. Williams responded to my email by asking where this would be published. She then asked for a delay in publishing, as she was catching a transatlantic flight and wouldn't have enough time to address the “multiple inaccuracies.” I declined her request.

“I represented the Children and as such will continue to refrain from engaging in any publicity regarding them which ultimately is who this story will impact,” responded Ms. Rosenthal.

To be clear, this piece is not about the Natauri children. My reporting centers around what seems to be false police actions by a noted spokesperson against domestic violence and the context, i.e., people patching holes in Ms. Natauri’s Titanic, for why Tiku finds himself trapped in a never-ending cycle of injustice – all coincident with the conclusion of a nationally televised defamation trial along similar lines.

It seems others may have started to hedge their bets.

As of this publication, Ms. Natauri, still listed as a Safe Horizon board member, is conspicuously absent from the list of Safe Horizon Champion Award Honorees. Her co-honoree Ashley Judd is still noted.

Please share this story.

Mr. Natauri is a good man. More importantly, while he’s never claimed to be a perfect husband or father, he’s innocent of perpetuating the abuse and violence as Jo Natauri has alleged.

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lmao what the fuck are you talking about dead boy detectives trends approximately every 2.5 days and it never has anything to do with that piece of shit. if you'd bothered to glance through the tag you'd see that it trends because people here love sharing art and stories and theories about the show. and fyi this isn't Good Omens--that abusive asshole doesn't own dbda.

That's a bit of an exaggeration, I watched it for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it hasn't been in the top 5 since then (today, it's the top trending tag). But it's funny that you should tell me to look through the tag, because, when I saw it trending, I actually did - and found at least two other people making posts wondering the same thing.

He created the characters. I'm not saying that nobody can enjoy the show or the characters now (I liked it, and I like them, and I think the idea that the individual taints the entire thing is a bit silly), just that his idiot fans have gotten very about anything connected to him recently, like Depp fans got during the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial.

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The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Case

By Maya Mehta, Seattle University Class of 2025

July 12, 2024

In the recent past, no other legal disputes involving celebrities have been given as much attention as the lawsuits that have arisen between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard; these include several cases and allegations of domestic violence in a situation that has drawn wide media coverage. The case is quite intricate, having taken several years to reach its current stage across multiple courtrooms where grave accusations and counter-accusations have been made. In this article we look into the depths of the case and follow up on the major events that have occurred.

The Beginnings: Relationship and Marriage

Johnny Depp, a popular actor recognized for his roles in movies like “Pirates of Caribbean,” met with Amber Heard, an actress famous for her roles in movies such as “Aquaman,” while acting together in a film called “The Rum Diary” during 2009. However in 2012 their relationship went beyond friendship lines when they fell in love. And they were officially married on February 2015.

The Divorce and Initial Allegations

However, the union was short-lived because it ended before doing one year. This was followed by Amber Heard filing for divorce citing irreconcilable differences in May 2016.Shortly after, she requested for temporary restraining order against Depp for what she claimed was verbal and physical abuse during their entire relationship. Among these claims were allegations that he threw a phone at her causing her face to bruise among other instances of domestic violence committed by Depp himself. August 2016 saw the couple arrive at a seven million dollar divorce settlement, which Amber committed to giving away to charity.

The Op-Ed and Defamation Lawsuit

In December 2018, this got worse when she published an op-ed in The Washington Post where she details her experiences as a famous person showing up for domestic abuse. He then filed a fifty million dollar lawsuit against her for defamation three months later in March 2019 even though he never mentioned Amber Heard.

Depp's Allegations Against Heard

In his lawsuit, Depp claimed that the aggressor in their relationship was actually Heard. He accuses her of physically assaulting him several times including punching him and throwing objects towards him. Depp produced evidence such as audio tapes where Heard allegedly confessed to slapping him. On the other hand, Depp's legal team argued that these allegations were fabricated as part of an audacious hoax on her part toward furthering her career.

The UK Libel Case

At the same time that Johnny Depp was filing his defamation suit in America, he also sued The Sun newspaper of Britain for libel after it published a story on April 2018 calling him “a wife beater”. The case went to trial in July 2020 in the UK, with both Depp and Heard testifying over several weeks.

In November 2020, the UK court ruled against Depp and stated that The Sun’s article was “substantially true.” Depp physically assaulted Heard on numerous occasions and put her in fear of her life, the judge noted. After being rejected his appeal against this judgement, he was asked to quit his role in “Fantastic Beasts.”

The US Defamation Trial

The defamation lawsuit went to trial April 2022 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The trial got public interest and media coverage live. Both gave their testimonies with Depp denying all claims of abuse and reiterating that he was abused by Heard.

Key Testimonies and Evidence

During the trials, they both put forward a lot of evidence which included photographs; audio records as well as text messages. Alleged abuses recounted by Heard were many including an incident in Australia where she claimed she was attacked by Depp under influence of drugs. To the contrary, Depp provided counter-evidence from witnesses as well testimonies supporting different version of events.

Amber Heard’s testimony was explicit and detailed. She described some of these incidents where she accused Depp of being violently abusive. The most notable one, however, was the one in Australia when she claimed that Depp physically assaulted her while under the influence of drugs. Bruises and photographs indicating injuries said to be caused by Depp were produced by Heard’s legal team. They also played audio clips where Depp could be heard sounding distressed, an indication according to Heard that he is violent.

On the other hand, Depp’s defense team aimed at proving that Heard started the fight and doubted about her truthfulness. For instance, they presented their own set of audio recordings in which houses seemed to be admitting that she assaulted him physically himself. One such recording had this statement from Heard: “I hurt you but I wasn’t punching you.” According to Depp’s attorneys, all this was made up by a woman who falsely wanted to blacken his character while building her own career.

Expert Witnesses and Character Testimonies

In addition, the trial included testimonies from a number of expert witnesses such as psychologists and doctors who shed light into the behaviors and psychological state of both sides. A psychologist hired by Depp’s legal team, Dr Shannon Curry, testified that Heard demonstrated signs of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and histrionic personality disorder (HPD), which meant she had a habit of making over exaggerated and theatrical statements.

On the other hand, Heard’s team invited Dr. Dawn Hughes to the stand, who is a clinical forensic psychologist and according to her testimony/claim she said that Amber was a victim of intimate partner violence. This included symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by alleged abuse from Johnny Depp.

Moreover, character witnesses also made their fair share in the trial. Testimonials were given by Depp’s former lovers including Vanessa Paradis and Winona Ryder proclaiming that Depp has never been violent during their relationships with him. Conversely, some of Heard’s friends as well as relatives attested having witnessed her injuries thereby supporting her assertions about being abused.

The Verdict and Aftermath

Depp’s victory was the jury’s decision in June 2022 which found that Heard had defamed him in her Washington post op-ed. Depp was given $10 million for compensatory damages and $5 million for punitive damages but reduced to $350,000 due to statutory cap on punitive damages in Virginia. In addition, the jury also awarded Heard $2 million against Depp’s attorney who had called her allegations a hoax.

This was seen as a big win for Depp with his supporters lauding it as proof of his claims and redemption for his reputation. However, this outcome was a major setback for Heard both legally and publicly.

Public Reactions and Impact

The trial resulted in a lot of public debate because of its verdict and the extensive coverage by media. For Depp’s supporters, this verdict vindicated him from false accusations made by Heard hence clearing his name. Conversely, those advocating for survivors of domestic violence expressed concern that such an outcome may discourage other victims from coming forward in future cases.

The case also sparked a broader discussion about the #MeToo movement and the complexities of domestic abuse allegations. Some viewed the trial as a cautionary tale about the potential for false accusations, while others emphasized the need to believe and support victims.

Broader Implications

The case has had far-reaching implications for both Depp and Heard’s careers. Depp’s legal woes and the UK defamation verdict saw him dropped from several major film projects, including the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise. However, the US defamation trial’s outcome provided a chance for potential redemption of his career according to some industry insiders who opined that he would rise again.

On the other hand, Heard also faced damage to her reputation as public opinions remained divided about her credibility and motives. Her appearance in Aquaman movies was questioned by fans who signed a petition for her removal from the sequel. Regardless of these legal setbacks, however, she has held firm on her position and is still an advocate for domestic violence victims.

Legal and Social Considerations

This case exposed complexities of allegations of domestic abuse in which parties accuse each other rather than give out a statement. This demonstrated difficulties in separating between those who suffered abuse and those who committed it when mutual abuse is alleged. Additionally, massive media exposure prompted discussions on how public opinion through social media can affect court proceedings or one's character popularly known as “reputation”.

Conclusion

The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case remains a landmark example of the intersection between celebrity culture, legal battles, and societal issues related to domestic abuse. While the jury's verdict provided a legal resolution to the defamation claims, the broader debates and discussions it sparked are likely to continue. The case serves as a reminder of the profound personal and professional impacts that such high-profile disputes can have, and the ongoing need for nuanced understanding and support for all individuals involved in allegations of domestic violence.

The case has left a lasting imprint on public discourse surrounding domestic abuse, legal ethics, and media influence. As both Depp and Heard move forward with their lives and careers, the reverberations of their legal battles will continue to be felt across Hollywood and beyond, shaping conversations about truth, justice, and the complexities inherent in personal relationships.

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