Johnny Depp’s libel case against News Group Newspapers ended in defeat today as the actor lost his battle against the publishers of The Sun

Johnny Depp, pictured left, and Amber Heard, pictured right

Johnny Depp ‘s “jealousy, addictions and misogyny” led to “violent explosions” followed by “embarrassment” and “apologies”, a court heard in July.

Depp, 57, sued News Group Newspapers for libel over a story published in The Sun in 2018 which branded him a “wife beater” – a claim which he strenuously denies.

The trial concluded at London’s High Court in July and the judgement was handed down today, with Mr Justice Nicol ruling in favour of NGN.

Sasha Wass, QC, for NGN, gave closing statements at the end of the trial and she told the court Depp suffered “irrational mood swings and abnormal behavioural patterns” due to his intake of drink and drugs.

Ms Wass went on to say he may not have “been aware of his terrifying behaviour… Which on at least one occasional put [his ex-wife Amber] Heard in fear of her life”.