An audio clip of Johnny Depp telling Amber Heard: 'You will not see my eyes again' has been played in court, explaining why the actor has refused to look at his ex-wife throughout the trial.

Until Monday, Mr Depp's failure to make eye contact throughout the proceedings had sparked debate online.

Even while his ex-wife is on the stand, the Hollywood star watched her testimony through a computer monitor.

The recording, played on Monday, confirms he is doing so purposely, fulfilling a promise he made when the couple saw each other in 2016.

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