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Amber Heard receives death threats every day over Johnny Depp's claims during defamation trial

"Aquaman" star Amber Heard said Thursday that she has received thousands of death threats during the "agonizing" defamation trial between her and former husband Johnny Depp. "I am harassed, humiliated, threatened every single day," the 36-year-old Heard said on the final day of witness testimony in the blockbuster trial taking place in Fairfax, Virginia, near the US capital.

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Amber Heard says received death threats every day over Johnny Depps claims during defamation trial

Depp lost a libel case less than two years ago against the Sun, a British tabloid that labeled him a "wife-beater." A London High Court judge ruled that he had repeatedly assaulted Heard.

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Amber Heard says received death threats every day over Johnny Depps claims during defamation trial

Depp's lawyers filed the U.S. case in Fairfax County, Virginia, because the Washington Post is printed there. The newspaper is not a defendant.

Both sides have claimed damage to their Hollywood careers.

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Amber Heard says received death threats every day over Johnny Depps claims during defamation trial

Heard's legal team presented an entertainment industry expert who estimated that the actress has suffered $45-50 million in lost film and TV roles and endorsements.

An industry expert hired by Depp's side said the actor has lost millions because of the abuse accusations, including a $22.5 million payday for a sixth installment of "Pirates".