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Background Information<\/h2>\n

Elon Musk, tech entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made headlines around the world in April 2019 when he was called to testify during the trial of Amber Heard – the ex-wife of actor Johnny Depp. Musk was asked to provide evidence related to Depp’s claims that Heard had assaulted him. In the end, Depp was not successful in his claims, but the case did bring Musk in to the spotlight.<\/p>\n

Relevant Data<\/h2>\n

The case started in 2016, when Heard made allegations of domestic violence against Depp. This led to a restraining order being issued against Depp, and during the six-day trial in 2019, Heard and Depp both presented evidence in support of their case. As part of Depp’s defence, he suggested that Heard had had an affair with Musk, hence the request by Depp’s legal team to have Musk called as a witness in the trial.<\/p>\n

Perspectives from Experts<\/h2>\n

Legal experts have weighed in on the trial and the decision to call Musk as a witness. Michael Gottlieb, a professor of law at Georgetown University, said: “The strategy of Depp’s attorneys is clear – to divert attention away from Depp’s own behaviour by trying to focus on Heard’s alleged relationship with Musk”. This seemed to be Depp’s goal in calling Musk as a witness, though Musk himself has declined to comment on the case.<\/p>\n

Analysis & Insights<\/h2>\n

The case highlighted the delicate balance between public figures and those that seek to make money from their public profiles, a challenge faced by the likes of Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, and many other celebrities. There is a potential for defamation claims if someone’s name is used for financial gain, as seen in the case of Depp v. Heard. It is possible Musk was called to testify in this case as an attempt to make money off his name, rather than to objectively answer questions pertaining to the case. Musk’s choice to remain silent, though perhaps wise, means that we are left to conjecture his reasons for being called as a witness.<\/p>\n

Limits of Behavioral Science<\/h2>\n