Johnny Depp’s next lawyer speaks out as he prepares to go back to court on assault charges

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Johnny Depp's legal troubles have been ongoing for quite a while now

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During the past six weeks, the Pirates of the Caribbean star was involved in a defamation case involving his ex-wife, Amber Heard

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Depp ultimately won the case, as Heard was found guilty of defamation on three counts and must now pay millions to her ex

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Despite what appears to be Depp's closure on that matter, a former colleague has filed a lawsuit against him alleging assault

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The accuser's lawyer is speaking out ahead of the trial

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In 2018, Brooks filed suit alleging that the star punched him twice in the rib cage

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According to the crew member, by committing the purported act, Depp caused him "emotional distress

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Brooks also stated that after Depp allegedly punched him, he began to taunt him

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Before the actor allegedly offered him $100,000 to punch him in the face

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