On July 25, a fresh legal proceeding is set to begin regarding Johnny Depp over allegations connected to a 2018 film project. The case concerns a claim that the actor struck a colleague on the set of City of Lies, led by Gregg Brooks, who served as a location manager during production. According to Brooks, Depp allegedly struck him twice in the ribs, then shouted for retaliation and offered to pay a sum of 100 thousand dollars. The incident, Brooks contends, occurred while the actor was intoxicated.
Brooks further alleges that he was dismissed from the project after indicating he might pursue legal action. The dispute has framed Depp in a courtroom setting as the trial approaches, with both sides preparing their presentations for the court.
ET Canada has reported that Depp’s defense team will present an alternate account. One witness claims the actor stood up for a homeless African American woman who insulted Brooks during filming. The witness further asserts that Depp did not physically strike the manager and indicates a readiness to validate this with site photos. There is also an aside remark about rubber Ciri and a separate mention of a Game Lady Doll containing silicone, which appears to be out of place within the context of the case.
The case marks another chapter in the long-running legal debates surrounding the actor, with the parties outlining their narratives as the hearing schedule unfolds.