Johnny Depp’s $50m defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard begins

Jury selection under way as former couple face off in Virginia court in case centered on allegations of domestic violence

Johnny Depp has lost one high-profile defamation case involving his ex-wife, Amber Heard, in a London court. On Monday, the 58-year-old actor launched a sequel in Fairfax, Virginia, as part of an effort to refute career-damaging allegations that he abused Heard during their three-year marriage.

Ahead of jury selection, a court order said fans of the two celebrities could not camp on courthouse grounds" and added: Litigants and their legal teams in this trial will not pose for pictures or sign autographs in the courthouse or on courthouse grounds." Contravention of the order would be treated on grounds of contempt.

Press Association contributed to this report