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Christian Carino

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Johnny Depp’s talent agent and a witness to the former couple’s post-separation contacts

2022 Defamation Trial Apr 11 – Jun 1, 2022
Called by plaintiff
338 lines 2 proceedings 6 highlights

About

Christian Carino, a CAA talent agent who began representing Johnny Depp in 2016, testified in a deposition played for the jury. He said Depp’s reputation as an actor had not changed, while Amber Heard’s abuse allegations had the greatest effect on his off-screen image. Carino believed those allegations led to Depp losing a role in a sixth Pirates film, citing conversations with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and CAA colleagues. He acknowledged that Bruckheimer had not expressly given him that reason.

Carino described a close friendship with both Depp and Heard. He said Heard sought reconciliation after filing for divorce and that he arranged a meeting with Depp at her request while restraining-order concerns remained. He also testified that he had not witnessed abuse, seen injuries, or been told of abuse by either party.

Trial Record (2)

2022 Defamation Trial Apr 11, 2022 – Jun 1, 2022 2 proceedings

Day 10

Direct Direct Examination of Christian Carino Christian Carino Elaine Bredehoft 4 159
Summary

CAA talent agent Christian Carino testifies about Depp's reputation and career, attributing the loss of Pirates 6 to Heard's allegations while maintaining Depp's acting reputation remained unchanged.

Highlights (4)
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“My opinion is that Amber's accusations would have had the most dramatic impact on his off-screen reputation. I'm not talking about any one specific accusation.”

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“Again, it was understood. So I don't recall whether either of us ever said anything specific about why, but it is something within the industry that is understood.”

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Cross Cross Examination of Christian Carino Christian Carino Leo J. Presiado 2 179
Summary

Carino, mutual confidant to Depp and Heard, testifies he arranged a secret post-TRO reconciliation meeting at Heard's request and never witnessed or was told of any abuse.

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Evidence From Their Proceedings (18)

Documents Admitted

Heard Washington Post Op-Ed (Dec 18, 2018)

Amber Heard's opinion piece titled 'I spoke up against sexual violence and faced our culture's wrath. This has to change.' published in the Washington Post on December 18, 2018,…

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Rolling Stone Depp Exposé — Stephen Rodrick (June 21, 2018)

A June 21, 2018 Rolling Stone article by Stephen Rodrick offering an in-depth account of Depp's behavior, spending, and personal issues. Disney executives including Alan Horn…

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The Sun 'Wife Beater' Article — Dan Wootton (April 2018)

An April 27, 2018 article by Dan Wootton in The Sun, headlined 'How can JK Rowling be genuinely happy casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?' Introduced…

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Depp's UK High Court Complaint Against The Sun (June 13, 2018)

Depp's June 13, 2018 complaint filed in the UK High Court against The Sun newspaper and journalist Dan Wootton, alleging the article caused serious harm to his personal and…

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Jack Sparrow Removal Email Chain (Dec 20 2018)

An email chain dated December 20, 2018, with the subject 'Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow Won't Return,' in which Depp's publicist Robin Braun forwarded a movieweb.com article about…

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Carino Exhibit 14 — Carino Deposition Exhibit 14 — Depp's lawsuit against Heard

Carino Deposition Exhibit 14 — Depp's lawsuit against Heard

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Carino Exhibit 4 — Carino Deposition Exhibit 4 — referenced in connection with

Carino Deposition Exhibit 4 — referenced in connection with Mandel lawsuit distraction question

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Carino Exhibit 7 — Carino Deposition Exhibit 7 — Bloom Hergott lawsuit filed Oc

Carino Deposition Exhibit 7 — Bloom Hergott lawsuit filed October 17, 2017

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Carino–Depp Texts, San Francisco Meeting Logistics

Text messages between Christian Carino and Johnny Depp regarding logistics of a San Francisco reconciliation meeting that Heard had requested.

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Carino–Heard Post-Divorce Reconciliation Texts (Ex. 22)

A text exchange or package of exchanges between Christian Carino and Amber Heard, covering post-divorce communications including Heard's reconciliation requests and TRO-related…

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Carino–Heard Text Exchange re: Anderson (July 14, 2016)

Text exchange dated July 14, 2016, between Christian Carino and Amber Heard discussing couples therapist Laurel Anderson and paparazzi avoidance, produced by Heard (Bates ALH).

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Carino–Heard Texts, Musk Breakup (Aug 7–16 2017)

A text exchange between Christian Carino and Amber Heard dated August 7–16, 2017, in which Carino wrote that Heard 'wasn't in love with' Elon Musk and had told him 'a thousand…

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GQ Article on Depp (November 2018)

A GQ article dated November 2018 about Johnny Depp, introduced as Carino Deposition Exhibit 3.

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Heard to Carino Text 'God, I Miss Him' (Sep 23 2017)

A text dated September 23, 2017, in which Heard wrote to Carino 'God, I miss him,' confirmed by Carino to refer to Depp.

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Heard to Carino Text re Depp Birthday (Jun 9 2018)

A text dated June 9, 2018, in which Heard told Carino she had sent Depp a happy birthday message.

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Heard to Carino Text, Letter for Depp (Aug 16 2017)

A text dated August 16, 2017, in which Heard asked Carino to deliver a handwritten letter to Depp, stating she was 'finally single' and wanted Depp to know she loved him and was…

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Heard–Carino 'WME' Email (Jan 11 2018, Exhibit 16)

An email exchange with Bates reference CC00070, dated January 11, 2018, subject 'WME,' in which Heard discussed with Carino her decision to leave CAA for William Morris Endeavor.

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Prior deposition transcript excerpt: Carino's deposition testimony (approximately one year prior to trial) about Pirates 6 loss, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jack Whigham, and Brian Lourd — read back to him during examination.

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