18h 13min, jun 14, 2016 y - Amber Heard and two supporters ready to testify about alleged domestic violence abuse by Johnny Depp at upcoming hearing

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Amber Heard and two of her friends are ready to publicly testify about Johnny Depp’s alleged abuse in an LA court showdown on Friday.

Heard, her longtime friend iO Tillett Wright — who recently penned an essay about the horrific abuse she alleges she witnessed — and the actress’ neighbor Raquel Rose Pennington are willing to give evidence on behalf of Heard in a hearing to discuss her petition for a full domestic-violence restraining order against the actor.

Heard’s team has requested Depp attend, but he’s expected to duck the dramatic hearing and remain in the Bahamas, where he is on vacation.

According to a source: “Amber and two of her friends are willing to testify under oath about exactly what happened with Depp. This will put an end to anyone who has doubted her story and his lawyers’ claims that this is about money.”

Heard’s lawyer Samantha Spector has sent Depp a notice to appear at the LA Superior Court hearing, but he is not compelled to comply.

It was reported that “Black Mass” star Depp may decide to plead the Fifth so as not to risk incriminating himself in any potential criminal action.

Heard this week filed new paperwork saying she is dropping her request for $50,000 a month in temporary spousal support, claiming that it’s being “used against me to distract and divert the public away from the very serious real issue of domestic violence.”

Depp’s divorce attorney Laura Wasser had said in a response to Heard’s request for a protective order that “Amber is attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse.”

Tillett Wright submitted a declaration with her account of the alleged abuse that occurred on May 21 between Depp and Heard. “I heard Johnny launch into a cruel and vicious rage,” Wright said. “I then heard Amber crying in fear and begging Johnny to stop his attack . . . I called 911 to save Amber’s life.”

Depp, through his lawyer, has denied abusing Heard. Wasser said in court documents, “Amber has tried her claims in the media. It is now time for her to do so in a court of law.” Sounds like Heard agrees.

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