Depp’s legal team has been emphasizing the destructive impact of Heard’s words on his reputation, arguing that they have irreparably harmed his career and personal life. During the proceedings, Dr. David Kipper, who treated Depp during his struggle with addiction, provided a chilling account of an incident in Australia in 2015, where Depp severed part of his finger. This event, according to Kipper, was linked to Depp’s mental health struggles exacerbated by the pressures of his relationship with Heard.