Earlier on in the trial, Dr Dawn Hughes, a clinical and forensic psychologist and expert in interpersonal violence, abuse, and traumatic stress, took to the stand and claimed the Captain Jack Sparrow actor had kicked, punched and choked Amber, and threatened to kill her.
She added that she believed Amber’s life was in danger due to the risk of domestic violence in their marriage.
Dr Hughes testified Amber told her Johnny had thrown her on the bed, forcibly tried to have sex with her, and threatened to kill her.
Johnny has previously denied these accusations in a libel suit against News Group Newspapers for calling him a “wife-beater” in The Sun, a case he lost. The trial continues.
