Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are a famous couple in Hollywood. (Photo : Reuters)
Amber Heard said that she is ready to face the charges hurled against her by Australia's Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce who remarked that Heard and Depp had illegally smuggled the dogs to the country.
Depp apparently failed to complete the paperwork for the two Yorkshire terriers named Pistol and Boo.
Upon realizing that the celebrity couple had violated Australia's Quarantine Act of 1908, the Agriculture Minister ordered Heard and Depp to send the dogs away from the country or else have the animals euthanized, according to E! News.
Heard and Depp obliged to the request, but Depp's wife still has two counts to face at the Australian court. If the 29-year-old actress becomes unable to defend herself from the charges could lead significant fines and even a 10-year stay in prison.
While the "Hidden Palms" star has not yet appeared at any of the court proceedings, Heard revealed that she is ready to face the judges. However, Heard clarified that the decision to oppose the charges does not in any way invalidate or disrespect the significance of Australia's laws. Heard's case has been adjourned until Dec. 15, Tuesday.
Likewise, Joyce said during an interview with Australia's ABC Radio back in April that everyone has to go through the same procedures to ensure that the animals are not illegally smuggled and have been properly quarantined.
The Agriculture Minister wanted people to know that even Hollywood celebrities such as Depp should not be allowed to get away with breaking the laws. If that were to happen, Joyce remarked that everyone should be allowed to go against Australia' laws too.
In other news, Depp seemingly confused film director Scott Cooper's daughter Stella during the making of "Black Mass," according to USA Today. The actor wanted to let Stella realize that he was indeed the main character of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, but Depp was still in a scary makeup intended to imitate the infamous burglar named Whitey Bulger.
"Black Mass" was released on Sept. 4, 2015, and was based on the Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill book titled "Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob."
