awarded $2 million in compensatory damages. The actress has since spoken out and claimed the verdict was "unfair" and that social media had a strong influence on the trial.
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Following Wednesday’s explosive verdict in the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial, the “Aquaman” actress’ former private investigator, Paul Barresi, weighed in on the ex-flames’ relationship, suggesting that Heard used Depp to get ahead in Hollywood, among other claims. “Amber in some respects was an opportunist on par with everyone else,” the 74-year-old Hollywood fixer told the Daily Mail in the wake of the defamation case, which saw Depp, 58, get awarded more than $10 million — a decision that his ex plans to appeal.Heard, 36, had originally hired the PI to dig up dirt on the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star ahead of their trial, according to the Daily Mail.“When Amber hired me, she wanted proof that Johnny was a serial abuser for women,” said Barresi, who was previously enlisted by another client to probe unfounded claims that Tom Cruise had a gay affair.
The celebrity Sherlock Holmes subsequently interviewed over 100 of Depp’s former associates — some of whom had collaborated with the actor on films going back three decades — in an effort to incriminate the actor. But despite his meticulous sleuthing, the dirt-digger was unable to “find another woman who said Johnny abused them,” and he was consequently sacked by “The Rum Diary” star Heard.Nonetheless, Barresi was so fascinated with the case that he decided to probe Depp on his own in an effort to exhume some of the celeb’s potential skeletons.
His ensuing Depp dive, which included interviews with the “Donnie Brasco” actor’s friends. found that the A-lister was frequently preyed upon by so-called friends.
awarded $2 million in compensatory damages. The actress has since spoken out and claimed the verdict was "unfair" and that social media had a strong influence on the trial.
Amber Heard is reportedly engaged in talks to write a tell-all book revealing the intimate details of her life and relationship history, as she struggles to boost her income following her loss of a defamation law suit with ex husband Johnny Depp earlier this month. As a result of the trial, Amber has been ordered to pay Johnny $8 million in damages after she wrote a damning op-ed piece, which contained a string of damaging allegations and very nearly cost him his career.
Amber Heard is having a tough time moving on after losing her defamation case — understandably so! With so much chatter about her next steps, what is she really focused on these days?!
blockbuster defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.The 59-year-old’s iconic prop hands from the 1990 Tim Burton classic “Edward Scissorhands” pulled in double it’s estimated monetary value after his high-profile court victory earlier this month.The scissor hands Depp wore as the film’s title character have sold for $81,250, almost twice the price memorabilia experts thought they would go for at auction, TMZ reported Wednesday. Propstore, an auction company that specializes movie collectibles, previously announced that sale that would begin June 21 and run until he end of this week.Other collectibles that are set to be up for action in the near future include Depp’s motorcycle from the 1990 John Waters camp-fest “Cry Baby.” The 1955 Model K is going under the hammer by Kruse GWS Auctions, which set the opening bid at a cool $250,000.The recent auction also hyped Marvel’s “Thor” hammer, which sold for an eye-popping $162,500, as well as Tom Hank’s legendary Wilson ball from “Castaway.” That hot commodity went for a startling $187,500.Meanwhile, Depp scored $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages from a jury against his ex-wife Amber Heard.Heard, 36, also could be cashing in after the trial.
OK, this cannot be true, can it??
insisted she stands by “every word” of her testimony. In fact, Heard doubled down on the allegations that Depp abused her during their “ugly” marriage — and bluntly accused him of lying after he repeatedly denied her claims on the stand during the six-week trial.
Amber Heard is speaking out in her first interview since Johnny Depp won his defamation lawsuit against her less than two weeks ago.Heard sits down with NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie for an interview special which will air on NBC News’ showon Tuesday, and Wednesday, with additional footage airing Friday, June 17 during a special During their discussion, Heard explains why she doesn't blame the jury who unanimously decided that Depp was defamed by her.“I don't blame them. I actually understand," Heard says in a clip released on Monday.
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Gallery: 'I remember he took the foil off of this bottle and put it on my ring finger. . . ' The lovers who fell for Amber Heard (BANG Showbiz)The rep told PEOPLE: "It's unfortunate that after she properly and legally exited the business, Mr.
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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.
Now that Johnny Depp’s won his defamation case against Amber Heard, is there any chance he’d return to his fan-favorite role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise??
Johnny Depp has much to celebrate after he won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday.MORE: Johnny Depp seen for first time since winning Amber Heard defamation trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean star has been inundated with support from Hollywood's A-list, and among them is Sharon Osbourne, who revealed the 'real' side of Johnny when she shared her unexpected reaction to his victory.WATCH: Johnny Depp's lawyer has best reaction to winning defamation case against Amber HeardTalking to Piers Morgan Uncensored after the verdict was announced, Sharon said: "Wow, it wasn't what I was expecting. I mean, I wanted Johnny to win but I didn't expect him to."Speaking of his true character, Sharon – who spent the evening with Johnny at London's Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday - revealed: "He is a gentle soul.
a Virginia jury determined Wednesday afternoon. The seven-person jury decided to award the “Edward Scissorhands” star a total of $15 million in damages after deliberating for about 13 hours.The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
The verdict is in! After weeks of bombshell testimony, heated exchanges with lawyers, surprise celebrity witnesses, and everyone in the world weighing in, we finally know the result of the most controversial celebrity trial of the decade.
A jury has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in the defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard after several weeks of testimonies.