re: The Depp/Heard Trial is the gift that keeps on giving

I've been behind because of meetings this afternoon but I'm finally getting to the pictures of the damage to her. Those are incredibly weak, especially the ripped out hair, that looked like it came from her hairbrush and her head looked like it had been brushed aside. Then the bruise on her temple that is "hard to see in this lighting." It just all seems so contrived and fake.

The BBC has a history of being so tilted to one side in its coverage that I’m surprised it doesn’t fall over.

This is an organization which had people sobbing on the air when Arafat died.

A man should never find himself in a place he feels the need to strike a woman

Amber doing a bump on the stand?

As funny as that would be, I think she’s just plugging one side to blow out the other.

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As funny as that would be, I think she’s just plugging one side to blow out the other.

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there's also another video going around the Twitter-sphere of Amber during 1 of her dry-sobbing fits where it looks like she clearly stops to pose for a picture

I'm skeptical b/c there's no way the judge doesn't call out someone for flash photography in the court during proceedings

Heard should be suing her acting coach.

I think everyone has this perception of her already. It would be different if we were hearing this without already knowing she has a history of lying, cheating, extorting, etc. So every word is dissected. Every movement, tone, facial expression, change in body language, etc is dissected. It’s human nature.

It’s really hard to put those things aside and try to actually listen to her. But I think that’s important. I try to just listen to what she says. I actually give her the benefit of the doubt. I think that’s what the jury should be doing. After hearing all sides of the case, then you look back and factor in all pieces. But I really try to listen to her and give her the benefit of the doubt.

I did that yesterday. She started out strong. The first half was actually really good. And while I don’t put anything into it, you have to account for the fact that the jury could possibly be watching Depp’s reactions. Reactions can be perceived a certain way. So when Heard hit a high point imo of her testimony, Depp had a reaction in his face that could be perceived as guilt or sadness. Do I think that’s what it was? I have no idea. It’s not about what I think. It’s the jury. Could the jury perceive it a certain way that is negative for Depp? Yes. I think she nailed this aspect of her testimony.

However, the second half of her testimony was a complete joke. Her photos were laughable. Depp’s reactions were under control. Even sometimes having a “really?” look to him. (Which I think he needs to show at times. Not all the time. Then you cross over into looking cocky. But a little bit is good. He should NEVER look sad.) Her story went completely off the rails and turned incoherent at times. Impossible to follow. It was an epic fail.

Overall, I think she ruined whatever good she did in her testimony yesterday towards the end. I think she overplayed her hand. She felt the momentum of the first half and thought she could go on these incoherent rants and the jury would be engaged. I think she failed. It became rambling nonsense coupled with laughable photos. And Depp had control of his reactions.

Man I can’t wait for cross . I think her condescending, vengeful side is going to come out a little bit. I don’t think she can help it.

The trial is on Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm central I believe.

No testimony today, it is the day for motions to be filed or heard.

No testimony next week due to the judge being off.