James Franco is facing mounting legal troubles and has been subpoenaed by Johnny Depp’s lawyers to testify in his defamation lawsuit against his estranged wife Amber Heard. Depp is taking legal action against his former spouse for a $50 million defamation lawsuit over a 2018 Washington Post article in which she described being a victim of domestic abuse. He claims that Heard was referring to him as her abuser allegations, damaging his reputation and leading to financial losses.
Depp claims he has vehemently denied the allegations since May 2016.
Franco’s name has popped up during the investigation of the purported domestic violence case and was subsequently subpoenaed after a 2016 surveillance video showed him getting into an elevator with Herd just 24 hours after a blowout fight. The reason for his presence in court is to question whether he saw any signs of or if Amber ever spoke to him about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her partner.
Depp has hit Herd with multiple cheating allegations with different men while she was married to him, including popular figures like James Franco and Elon Musk. If the actor doesn’t provide a reasonable explanation for his presence in the elevator, it may be true that Johnny’s suspicions of his separated wife cheating on him might be true.
The defamation trial for James Franco is set to begin on April 11, 2022, in Fairfax County, Virginia, and is expected to last for 12 days. The case has been a long-standing issue, with numerous lawsuits and allegations against him. Recently, Franco admitted to suffering from sex addiction and slept with students at his acting school, which he claims was wrong. He also cheated on everyone he dated during a 20-year battle with the addiction.
Despite his admissions, many people are not buying into his words. Two of his accusers responded to his interview, stating that he still doesn’t understand the damage he caused and continues to downplay the survivor’s experience. Fans have taken to social media to criticize the actor, with some urging him to tell the truth during his deposition.
Fans have taken to social media to express their opinions on the outcome of the trial and who they think will be vindicated by the law. The trial is expected to be a significant event in the ongoing investigation into the allegations against Franco, who has faced numerous lawsuits and accusations.
