Let's step back a second. The recent turn of events (i.e. Depp getting accused of assaulting his wife) should make us assess Depp's character.
And that character is someone who took the time to create a video mocking Donald Trump and his "Eastern European bride" back in February as part of an UN-Funny Or Die video called "
Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Trailer." For this effort, Depp was praised by his Hollywood cronies for donning makeup to look like Trump and acting the fool.
As it stands today, it doesn't matter whether Depp beat up Heard. If he did, he's a lowlife. If he didn't he's a dumbass for not vetting his women better and allowing a hysteric who makes false accusations into his inner circle.
In the weird world of Hollywood and newspapers, this is someone who holds moral authority over Donald Trump -- they said as much by praising the above video. It's important to remember that. The New York Times recently tried to smear Trump with a large-scale article titled "Trump's Women." Their attempt fizzled. Their reporting was deemed to be false by two of the eight women they interviewed and the general thesis of the story was said to be: "He dated a lot. SINNER!"*
So, I'm wondering when the New York Times will do a "Depp's Women" article. After all, he's being accused of leaving one bloody. Since Depp has stepped into the political arena as a self-proclaimed Voice of Authority, doesn't he warrant an investigation as well? I won't hold my breath.
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Here is a hilarious takedown of that story by Camille Paglia in Salon. Much better than the article itself. It's worth giving them the click so they'll run more of her.