The Post reported earlier this week Depp had chosen to spend the one-week court recess overseas. A source close to the actor told the publication: "Johnny is in Europe taking some time out to rest for a few days, hang out with old friends, playing music, and is taking long walks in the countryside."
The trial is on a one-week break after weeks of explosive testimonies in which the former couple have accused each other of domestic abuse multiple times.
While there is no clear indication of which side could win the trial, there is a possibility neither side could walk out of the court victorious and instead, the jury could be unpersuaded.
And there could be a "chilling effect" if Depp was to succeed in his case against Heard.
Speaking to The New York Post, Halim Dhanidina, a former California judge and current criminal defence lawyer, said if the actor wins the case it would discourage other alleged victims from coming forward.
"Any time a defamation lawsuit is successful, it has a chilling effect on speech," Dhanidina said.
"There has always been a chilling effect for victims to come forward and speak out against institutions or entities or people with power because they feel like their world could come crashing down on them".
