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'He was unjustly crucified': Marilyn Manson defends pal Johnny Depp after bitter divorce scandal

Published: 18:29 EST, 4 September 2016 | Updated: 20:43 EST, 4 September 2016

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Marilyn Manson claims Johnny Depp was 'unjustly crucified' in his divorce from Amber Heard.

The controversial rocker has spoken out to defend his friend - who has kids Lily-Rose, 17, and Jack, 14, with ex-partner Vanessa Paradis - following his bitter split from the 30-year-old actress, who accused him of being abusive when they separated in May.

He said: 'Lily-Rose is my goddaughter and I was there when Jack was born, so we go back.

In his defence: Marilyn Manson claims his friend Johnny Depp was 'unjustly crucified' during his bitter divorce battle with Amber Heard

Manson added: 'Johnny is one of the nicest people that I know - to the extent where it's almost heartbreaking how kind he is to his friends, and everyone around him. I know that he was completely crucified - unjustly.'

Amber filed for divorce from Johnny in May after 15 months of marriage and sought a restraining order after accusing him of striking her in the face with an iPhone.

Reports subsequently emerged of their explosive rows, including one in which the 53-year-old actor allegedly accidentally cut off his fingertip during an argument in which he accused the Magic Mike XXL star of being unfaithful.

Nasty split: Depp was accused of domestic violence by Heard who filed for divorce in May after 15 months of marriage. A settlement between the pair was reached last month

Family friend: Manson is godfather to Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny's daughter with his ex Vanessa Paradis

However, the Beautiful People hitmaker has slammed the claims against the Pirates of the Caribbean star and branded them 'bull****.'

He told The Daily Beast: 'I would stand by him on anything. As my friend, I know that he's handling it the best he can and he's a great dad, too. It fills me with joy to see his kids grow up and be so smart, and so hilarious.'

Amber and Johnny reached a settlement last month, which she has donated to charity, and a judge dismissed the restraining order and the domestic violence case against the actor after they made the agreement.

Depp and Manson have known each other for years, and Manson performs in the actor's band Hollywood Vampires. The pair are pictured at the LA premiere of Depp's 2001 film From Hell