Amber Heard suffered from PTSD due to Johnny Depp's abuse, psychologist says


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The psychologist added that Johnny Depp exerted 'coercive control' over Amber Heard, and was focused on controlling her career. Photos: AFP

A psychologist told jurors on Tuesday that Amber Heard suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder due to physical and sexual abuse at the hands of ex-husband Johnny Depp.

Dawn Hughes testified that she had diagnosed Heard after examining her for 29 hours and reviewing therapy records, and that she had concluded that Depp engaged in a "high degree of violence." Hughes recounted numerous instances of alleged sexual violence, which she said were motivated by Depp's "obsessive jealousy" and a desire to show dominance.

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