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Depp v. Heard – What’s the deal with all of the objections? – Opinion
Depp v. Heard – What’s the deal with all of the objections? – Opinion

FROM THE BENCH  By: Judge Ashley Willcott FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (Court TV) — The world is captivated by the dual defamation trial of Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard amid allegations of substance abuse and domestic violence. The Hollywood A-lister trial has been riddled with objections and sidebars, while the jury is left twiddling their thumbs, waiting […] More

May 23, 2022

MA v. Mario Batali – Where’s the jury? – Opinion
MA v. Mario Batali – Where’s the jury? – Opinion

FROM THE BENCH MA v. Mario Batali – Where’s the jury? By: Judge Ashley Willcott BOSTON (Court TV) — A judge found former celebrity chef Mario Batali NOT GUILTY of indecent assault and battery after hearing testimony in a criminal case involving a woman who accused Batali of forcibly kissing and groping her as they […] More

May 10, 2022

Sidebars: Strategic or Stifling? – Opinion
Sidebars: Strategic or Stifling? – Opinion

Sidebars serve an important purpose in trials, but are they being used in Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard as an actual tool for counsel, rather than a legitimate desire for a conversation? Judge Ashley Willcott weighs in. More

May 5, 2022