Amber Heard Obtains Restraining Order Against Johnny Depp, Citing Physical Abuse

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Amber Heard was granted a restraining order against estranged husband Johnny Depp on Friday after claiming repeated physical and verbal abuse.

Heard, who filed papers to end their 15-month marriage earlier this week, claims that Depp, 52, is abusing drugs and alcohol and that she has repeatedly endured physical and verbal abuse. She also told the judge the actor has a “short fuse” that blows any time she questions his authority. She said Depp has been “verbally and physically abusive” during their whole relationship.

The last straw came on May 21, one day after Depp’s mother died, when he allegedly showed up inebriated and enraged. According to Heard’s court filing, Depp threw his cell phone at her, striking her in the face, and then proceeded to pull at her hair and hit her.

After Depp’s security team arrived to intervene, Heard said in her petition that the actor grabbed a champagne bottle and started smashing items around the house.

The next day, the couple separated, and on Monday, Heard filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

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