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Gregg Rocky Brooks, a crew member, sued the actor in July 2018.
Brooks claimed Depp punched him over a production dispute the year prior.
Brooks alleged he was axed after refusing to do so.
He maintained that Depps actions were willful and malicious and was intended to oppress and cause injury to him.
Depp denied these allegations.
Heres what it’s crucial that you know about the Brooks-Depp legal drama.
How did this all start?
So how did this turn into an alleged assault?
Brooks didnt make it to Rigg in time.
Depp came over and began attacking him, screaming, WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?
YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO!, court papers claimed.
Depp didnt calm down, Brooks alleged, and screamed, WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?
YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO!
Brooks insisted that he kept his cool and that this upset Depp even more.
Brooks did not punch Depp in the face.
As this allegedly unfolded, Brooks said Depps breath smelled of alcohol.
Is that it?
Nope Brooks returned to the set several days later.
A producer asked him to write and sign a statement promising he wouldnt sue the production.
When Brooks refused, his services were terminated immediately, according to the lawsuit.
What has Depp said about the allegations?
In court paperwork filed on August 15, 2018, Depp denied everything.
It gets weirder, though.
Depps lawyers said Brooks couldnt sue because of the doctrine of self-defense/defense of others.
Depp claimed Brooks provoked the alleged altercation.
Does Depps trial against Heard affect this case?
Deppssuccessful defamation caseagainst Heard involved an allegation thatshe defamed him in a WashingtonPostop-ed.
Brookss lawsuit involved an assault allegation against Depp.
Brooks case is not about two Hollywood celebrities involved in a toxic relationship.
Mr. Brooks looks forward to his day in court.
Could Depp go to jail?
The assault case is a civil matter, so it doesnt involve criminal proceedings.
Depp hasnt been charged with a crime for the alleged assault, so hes not facing time behind bars.
Why isnt the lawsuit going to trial?
Lawyers in the case filed paperwork on July 11, 2022, indicating they had reached a settlement agreement.
What do we know about the settlement?
Pretty much nothing at this point other than the fact that it happened.
The paperwork says, This entire case has been settled.
Has Depp or Brooks said anything about the settlement?
Depps rep did not comment on the settlement.
Brookss attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
