In the ongoing United States court case No. 5:24-cv-01930-TJH-DTB, serious allegations have surfaced involving witness tampering and the alteration of records by Hollywood fixers. These fixers, associated with the infamous Viper Room and its missing co-owner Anthony Fox, have also been linked to audio tapes and cases involving several witnesses. The case touches on high-profile figures, including Johnny Depp.
Key allegations include the involvement of defendants Paul Barresi and Adam Waldman. Barresi, operating under the business name “Hollywood Confidential Investigations,” is accused of engaging in coercive and threatening behavior. He has allegedly manipulated witnesses and victims in both civil and criminal cases, all while benefiting from his relationship with Waldman. Waldman, in turn, is said to have directed Barresi for his own purposes, rewarding him for his actions.
According to the plaintiff, Barresi and Waldman have conspired together, harassing witnesses, invading privacy, and causing emotional distress. The plaintiff claims to have witnessed Barresi and Waldman’s actions, which included threatening witnesses and using interstate communications for coercion. These efforts were allegedly aimed at benefiting actor Johnny Depp.
One key witness, Richard Albertini, a former Viper Room employee, has provided extensive testimony. He claims that Barresi threatened to shoot him and that Waldman offered to pay him to provide false testimony in Depp’s favor. Albertini also discussed violent incidents involving Depp at the Viper Room, including an alleged assault where Depp put out a cigarette on a woman’s hand. Albertini also detailed how Barresi used audio recordings to intimidate and control other witnesses.
Several other witnesses, including former employees, bouncers, and friends of Depp, have corroborated various aspects of these allegations. Many claim to have witnessed violent outbursts by Depp, as well as the actions of those trying to cover up these incidents.
The case has shed light on a dark web of conspiracy, coercion, and intimidation, involving numerous individuals connected to the Viper Room. It exposes the underbelly of Hollywood’s fixer culture and the lengths to which individuals have gone to protect powerful figures.
Witnesses mentioned in the case include a long list of people involved with the Viper Room and Depp’s inner circle, such as Richard Albertini, Isaac Baruch, and Sal Jenco. The list includes employees, bouncers, and other individuals who have seen or experienced violence and intimidation firsthand.
One shocking claim involves Barresi threatening Albertini, stating that if he hadn’t carried out certain acts, “somebody else would have.” This highlights the level of danger and fear surrounding the case.
Furthermore, the case outlines disturbing connections to figures like Charles Manson, with suggestions that Depp may have taken an interest in serial killers during his research for a film role. These revelations have only deepened the intrigue surrounding the Viper Room, further complicating an already sensational case.
This lawsuit not only exposes possible misconduct within the entertainment industry but also questions the methods used by powerful figures to silence witnesses and cover up wrongdoing. The case continues to unfold, with more details expected to come to light as the investigation progresses.