Amber Heard sat down for her first interview since the jury reached a verdict in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp, and she responded to many of the accusations that were leveled at her in court and on social media.
02.06.2022 - 16:53 / thewrap.com
that coming. To be fair, the jury’s verdict was a mixed message. The five men and two women who sat in judgment over Depp’s defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard — as well as her counter-suit against him — concluded that, given the preponderance of the evidence, both parties in the relationship were nightmares.
But one was a bigger nightmare than the other. They awarded Depp just over $10 million in damages from Heard while Heard got just $2 million from Depp.
Do the math and Depp walks away with $8 million, plus $350,000 in putative damages (the judge reduced the jury’s suggested $5 million to the statutory cap). Put another way, he gets back the $7 million he paid to Heard in their 2016 divorce settlement, with a million and change as a bonus for his troubles.Uncork the champagne! Open a bottle of vodka! Just don’t throw it across a room and slice off anybody’s fingertips.But after all the lurid, sordid and just plain gross testimony televised out of that courtroom in Virginia over the last six weeks — the disturbing cabinet-slamming video, the humiliating pooping-in-the-bed story, the vile c-word-filled text messages, and a whole bunch of even worse stuff — you’ve got to wonder: Was a no-cost divorce really worth it?Depp seems to think so.
“I am, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and the colossal support and kindness from around the world,” he posted on Instagram from London (where he’d taken a break after the trial to play a gig with geezer rock god Jeff Beck) shortly after the jury in Fairfax County read its verdict. “The best is yet to come, and a new chapter has finally begun.”Frankly, though, it’s hard to see how Depp comes out of this mess any better off than he went into it.
Amber Heard sat down for her first interview since the jury reached a verdict in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp, and she responded to many of the accusations that were leveled at her in court and on social media.
Despite his recent win in Virginia, Johnny Depp's legal journey is not over yet. The actor is due back in court in July and will be represented by his now-famous lawyer, Camille Vasquez. Depp is wrapped up in a 2018 assault-related lawsuit from a former colleague that is now slated to go to trial.
While most of the world was captivated by Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial, it appears a few jurors could hardly stay awake to listen to it all!
Both Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are trying to regroup following the 58-year-old star’s major win in court last week.
Johnny Depp.On Sunday, June 5, an Indian restaurant in Birmingham, England, closed down to the public so the actor and 21 of his pals could dine without interruption. According to TMZ, Johnny spent about $60,000 on the meal at Varanasi.Mohammed Hussain, the restaurant's Operations Director, said Johnny was pleasant and humble during the visit. Johnny has been riding high in Europe since winning his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Amber Heard has been keeping a low profile since the outcome of the defamation trial against Johnny Depp was announced last week.MORE: Amber Heard reveals the 'real' Johnny Depp following defamation trial resultsHowever, on Sunday, her sister Whitney Heard took to Instagram to share a defiant message in support of her.Whitney shared a picture with the hashtag 'I stand with Amber Heard' and wrote a lengthy tribute alongside it.VIDEO: Amber Heard speaks out in defamation trial It read: "I still stand with you, sissy. Yesterday, today and tomorrow I will always be proud of you for standing up for yourself, for testifying both here in Virginia and in the UK, and for being the voice of so many who can't speak to the things that happen behind closed doors.MORE: Johnny Depp seen for first time since winning Amber Heard defamation trialMORE: Lily-Rose Depp breaks silence amid Johnny Depp trial"We knew that this was going to be an uphill battle and that the cards were stacked against us.
Despite not showing face in court for Wednesday’s defamation trial verdict, Johnny Depp wasn’t going to miss celebrating his big win against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp was noticeably absent from the Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom on Wednesday as the verdict was read in his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Prior to the verdict, a source close to Depp told ET, “Due to previously scheduled work commitments made before the trial, Mr.
Jurors in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard libel trial have shared a verdict after just 13 hours of deliberation. The jury announced they had ruled in favour of Johnny Depp as they read out the verdict in the courthouse in Fairfax County, Virginia on Wednesday 1 June. Actor Johnny was awarded $15million in damages – $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m in punitive damages.
reached a verdict in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial Wednesday — with a unanimous verdict on all three counts in favor of Depp, while Heard also won for one of three claims in her own defamation countersuit — but the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star was not on deck to hear the results.Since closing arguments wrapped up on Friday, Depp, 58, jet-setted from the Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom to the United Kingdom.“Due to previously scheduled work commitments made before the trial, Mr. Depp will not be physically present for today’s 3 p.m.
Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against Amber Heard.
The jury finally reached a verdict in Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial against Amber Heard, but when it happened, the actor wasn’t there.
Lily-Rose Depp looked sensational as she rang in her 23rd birthday days after closing arguments were heard in the $100million libel lawsuit her father Johnny Depp launched against his ex-wife Amber Heard.The case began on April 11, 2022, in Fairfax, Virginia, and stemmed from an op-ed Amber wrote for the Washington Post in 2018, where she discussed being a victim of domestic abuse. Despite not being named in the article, Depp has claimed her allegations in the piece made it hard for him to land movie roles and is seeking $50m (£40m) in compensation.
Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard await the jury's verdict in their defamation case.MORE: Amber Heard makes surprising last-minute request regarding juryThe closing arguments were delivered on Friday after which the seven jurors were instructed to begin their legal deliberations. WATCH: Inside Johnny Depp's family lifeA verdict is expected imminently – however, neither party are expected to be in the courtroom in Fairfax, Virginia.READ: Everything Kate Moss has said about her injury amid Johnny Depp trialMORE: The real reason Johnny Depp REFUSES to look at Amber Heard during trialFor Johnny, it seems, life is moving forward.
Amber Heard, Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance Sunday at a Jeff Beck concert in England. According to multiple videos that surfaced online, Depp joined Beck on stage to perform their 2020 collaboration “Isolation,” a remake of John Lennon’s 1970 song. The pair also performed a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing.”In addition to his film career, Depp is a notable guitarist and is a member of the band Hollywood Vampires, alongside Alice Cooper and Joe Perry.This Depp sighting comes only two days after lawyers delivered closing arguments in his $50 million defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
bombshell defamation case against Amber Heard, experts say.Now that the 58-year-old “Pirates of the Caribbean” star has told his side publicly, legal and PR professionals told The Post a jury ruling in his favor doesn’t matter as much.“When [Johnny Depp] stepped off the stand, I think he already won based on his definition of winning,” said Texas civil attorney Katherine Lizardo. “Because he already obtained the favor of the court of public opinion … once he told his story.”Depp testified for four days during the second week at the Fairfax, Virginia, trial — and then again for more than three hours on Wednesday.He is suing his ex-wife for $50 million, alleging she defamed him in her 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse.
The closing arguments in Johnny Depp's high-profile six-week libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard are being heard in a Virginia courtroom on Friday. Johnny was seen in a navy suit atop a light blue shirt as he entered the Fairfax County District Court after waving to supporters outside. Amber wore a grey blazer with a monochrome button-down shirt for her final day in court.
Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial is coming to a dramatic close. We've already seen the likes of Kate Moss take the stand, but will Johnny's two kids, Lily-Rose and Jack, make an appearance to witness the outcome?MORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialWith the stars making their closing statements on Friday, the jury will then be asked to consider their ruling. It will be interesting to see whether Johnny's two children will fly to Fairfax, Virginia to support their dad in the final stages.WATCH: Kate Moss testifies at Johnny Depp's trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean actor reportedly said that he is going through the lengthy ordeal with his ex-wife Amber for the sake of his children.MORE: Why Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose shunned Amber Heard wedding - real reasonREAD: Johnny Depp's son Jack is his double in rare photoHe said: "Since I knew there was no truth to it whatsoever, I felt it was my responsibility to stand up for myself, not only in that instance but to stand up for my children, who at the time were 14 and 16."Johnny added: "I wanted to clear my children of this horrid thing they were having to read about their father, which was untrue." Lily-Rose Depp has kept quiet throughout the caseBoth Depp children have so far remained extremely private about their dad's messy trial.