Johnny Depp says he is 'southern gentleman' as violent text messages shown in court

Much of the evidence heard so far at the US trial, taking place in Virginia, has made reference to his use of substances while the two were together, which Amber Heard’s lawyers said have triggered violent episodes.

Johnny Depp (Jim Lo Scalzo/AP)

Johnny Depp says he has tried his best to be a “southern gentleman” all his life, as a US court was shown a series of graphic and violent text messages that he had sent about Amber Heard.

On several occasions the actor clashed with his former partner’s lawyer, Benjamin Rottenborn, as he was cross-examined during the defamation trial on Thursday.