📸 Johnny Depp UNVEILS Shocking New Photo That Could DESTROY Assault Case – You Won’t Believe Who He’s Hugging! 😱

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After Johnny Depp’s hard-fought legal triumph against Amber Heard, most fans assumed the actor would finally get some peace.

But Hollywood’s most battle-scarred pirate wasn’t out of the courtroom just yet.

A separate, lesser-known legal bombshell has resurfaced—this time from 2017, during the filming of City of Lies, where Depp is accused of physically assaulting a location manager on set.

The plaintiff? A longtime crew member named Greg “Rocky” Brooks, who claims the star punched him twice in the ribs during a heated altercation.

And now, this case is back on the calendar, with a trial set to proceed in Los Angeles.

Brooks, a 61-year-old location manager credited with nearly 40 film projects, filed the lawsuit in 2018 but had to wait while Depp’s other high-profile court drama with Amber Heard dominated the media.

Now that the dust has settled, Brooks is seeking his own justice, alleging that Depp’s rage cost him his job and his career.

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But just as the case appeared to build steam, a newly surfaced photo may be the moment that turns the tide.

In what can only be described as a jaw-dropping plot twist, a leaked image shows Johnny Depp and Greg Brooks hugging and smiling—reportedly taken after the alleged assault incident.

If true, this photograph could dismantle Brooks’s claim of emotional distress and contradict his narrative that the confrontation left him fearful and damaged.

It paints a dramatically different picture: not of a victim and aggressor, but of two men sharing a peaceful moment after what was supposedly a violent outburst.

This single image has fans and legal observers asking: If Brooks was so deeply harmed, why was he photographed grinning beside the man he says punched him? Could this suggest the incident was either exaggerated—or possibly never

occurred at all?

Brooks, however, is not backing down.

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His attorney, Pat Harris, insists that the viral Depp-Heard case has no bearing on their client’s claims.

“This is not about two celebrities in a toxic relationship,” Harris said.

“It’s about the assault of a hard-working film crew member.

” He maintains that Depp did strike Brooks and even shouted, “I’ll give you $100,000 to punch me in the face right now.

” Depp hasn’t denied the verbal exchange—but has firmly rejected claims of physical violence, stating the entire altercation was verbal and emotionally charged, not physical.

With Camille Vasquez potentially returning to represent Depp again, fans are already placing bets on another courtroom victory for the actor.

Vasquez became a household name during the Heard trial, known for her aggressive, laser-sharp cross-examinations and media-friendly presence.

If she rejoins the defense, Brooks may be walking straight into another legal buzzsaw.

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Still, Brooks claims the altercation devastated his career and reputation.

He says the incident made him radioactive in the film industry, and he’s seeking unspecified monetary damages from Depp as compensation.

Interestingly, Brooks has been intensely private about his life, citing safety concerns and alleged threats tied to the notoriety of suing one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Public opinion remains overwhelmingly in Depp’s favor—thanks in large part to his courtroom comeback in 2022.

On social media, fans have come out swinging against the new lawsuit, calling it opportunistic and calculated.

Many believe Brooks is simply trying to cash in while Depp’s name dominates headlines and sympathy.

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The leaked photo is now central to Depp’s defense strategy, and legal experts say it could dramatically alter the case.

While one photo doesn’t disprove everything, it raises serious questions about Brooks’s emotional distress claim.

If the man who alleges serious harm is later seen hugging the person who supposedly harmed him, it complicates any case built on psychological trauma.

Even more intriguing, insiders believe Brooks may be holding back other pieces of evidence—either to support his version or counter the image in question.

Could more footage emerge? Could witnesses from the City of Lies set come forward? Depp’s legal team is reportedly prepared to subpoena crew members, call witnesses, and challenge the timeline of events using both video and photo

evidence.

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And if Camille Vasquez returns, expect her to use that hug photo like a dagger in the courtroom.

All of this leaves one critical question hanging in the air: will Johnny Depp walk away again, reputation intact and fans cheering, or is this the trial that finally puts a dent in his post-Heard comeback?

One thing is certain—Johnny Depp is not done fighting.

And with a potential piece of visual proof in his arsenal, he might be closer to another win than anyone expected.

The courtroom may once again become his stage—and if history repeats itself, the audience already knows who they’re rooting for.

The trial is scheduled for July, and until then, the world will be watching to see whether one image can outshine an accusation—and whether Johnny Depp can defy the odds one more time.