A Security Guard’s Perspective: Johnny Depp V. Amber Heard Trial

Since mid-April, the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial has been swarming the headlines and most people are tuning in this week to find out what the verdict is. While there has not been an official verdict, the expert witnesses in this trial have significantly changed the public opinion towards Mr. Depp, and it all has to do with credibility.

Public perception has changed due to the credible witnesses that testified in favor of Johnny Depp, and those whose testimony changed the detailed account of Heard’s alleged abuse. Within this case we have seen countless witnesses, people just like us, who have vowed in a court of law to tell the truth or go to jail for lying.?

Travis McGivern is a seasoned security officer who has decades of professional experience guarding high-profile clients. McGivern has an obligation to tell the truth to the court and as a security guard, which already has a strenuous screening process.

Security guards are often hired as expert witnesses because they are reliable, have background checks, are drug tested, and must go through training and screening before being set foot on a job site. These witnesses are now partaking in the trial and giving accounts of what they saw, and are breaking down every alleged altercation. They have been able to highlight that there is no substance, or proof, that any physical abuse happened at the hands of Johnny Depp.

Mr. McGivern testified that he saw Amber Heard punch Mr. Depp in the face, and many other accounts have corroborated these statements. McGivern recounted that “I saw Miss Heard throw a Red Bull can from her position that struck Mr. Depp in the back,” and this would be a sign of domestic violence that was perpetrated toward Amber Heard. ''At one point, she spit at him” and' ``I have seen her physically try to prevent him from leaving. Grabbing his arms, pushing him. I don't know if that's physically abusive, but I have seen that on multiple occasions.``?

McGivern recounted this with detail, precision, and a directness that only added to the testimony. By sharing all situations where there was alleged physical abuse and breaking it down scene by scene, the disparities in the defendant’s case have not only come to light but have been able to bring justice to the actual victim in this story.?

This trial highlights how the role of a security guard is not only versatile; they are great witnesses for trials, suspicious activities, when crimes occur, etc. because of the requirements and screening it takes to be a security guard. Even in this overwhelming trial with an abundance of journalists and a so-called media circus, dependable witnesses can turn the entire tide of a case with evidence and eye-witness accounts.

One of The Guard Alliance Inc. security guards was interviewed about the situation and she shared that “security guards are meant to observe and report. I do not see Travis McGivern lying for Johnny because it could be easily disproved, and his accounts remained the same and were corroborated by other eye witness testimonies.” With over 10 industries served, our security guards professionals are experienced and prepared to handle any and all situations that may require eye-witness testimony.

To hire private security for yourself or for someone else, make sure they have the valid credentials and are legally allowed to work as a security guard for a career. To watch the rest of the case online, please visit this link for live updates.