Sharjah24 – AFP: The early morning sun has barely poked through the clouds, but Luz-Hazel Walrath and Pam Cuddapah have already been huddled outside a courthouse in the suburbs of Washington for nine hours -- determined to show their support for Johnny Depp.
The two substitute teachers, both 23, drove five hours from their homes in North Carolina to Fairfax, Virginia, arriving at 10:00 pm on Monday evening to try to snag one of the 100 public seats for the next day's hearing.
They were among scores who gather each day -- and night -- at the court, hoping to catch a glimpse of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star as he battles ex-wife Amber Heard in a blockbuster defamation case.
"We just wanted to support Johnny," Walrath said, explaining she had grown up watching movies featuring the actor.
Walrath and Cuddapah may be biased, but they say they are not convinced by evidence presented by Heard's legal team, who allege the actress suffered "rampant physical violence and abuse" from Depp.
"I usually believe victims, but in this specific case... I just don't really fully believe her," Cuddapah said.
She says she came to her conclusion based on research via social media, while adding "also he's a great actor."
Almost all those waiting in the queue are loyal to Depp, who says Heard is actually the one who was violent toward him.
A few carry signs, some calling for "#JusticeforJohnny." One group has come with a bouquet of heart-shaped balloons and a poster declaring their love for the troubled former pinup.
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