Judge Says Johnny Depp’s Spending Has ‘No Relevance’ in Fraud Lawsuit

Johnny Depp’s rocky year of legal disputes is continuing, but he did receive a big win in court on Monday.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet ruled that the numerous accounts of Depp’s extravagant spending will be stricken from the record in his ongoing fraud case with his former managers, The Management Group.

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“The pages of allegations of Depp’s allegedly outrageous spending clearly have no relevance to the 5 percent commission allegedly owed TMG from the Pirates of the Caribbean payout, or to the final work done by TMG on transitioning their files to Depp’s new representatives,” Beadet said in her ruling, via Deadline.

It was previously brought up by TMG that Depp’s spending was out of control.

Depp spent $30,000 a month on wine from around the world, $75 million to purchase and furnish his 14 residences, $18 million on a yacht purchase/renovation and millions more on 45 luxury vehicles. Depp also owns large collections of art and memorabilia.

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While these accounts are now public, they will not be permissible in the future trial between the two parties.

However, despite this win for Depp, which included clearance to keep pursuing the lawsuit, there was also a downside. It was also ruled that TMG can continue their countersuit against Depp.

While Depp alleges fraud against the group, they claim they are owed millions in unpaid fees.

Depp says TMG paid itself $28 million without an agreement, loaned $10 million to other parties without authorization and failed to file his taxes on time, which resulted in $5.6 million in penalties.

As stated in the judge’s ruling, TMG alleges they are owned 5 percent of Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean earnings for the work done to transition to Depp’s new managers.