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02.06.2022 - 03:31 / etcanada.com
After six weeks of testimony and 13 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trail delivered its verdict on Wednesday, June 1, finding in favour of Depp that Heard defamed him.
After the jury awarded Depp 10 million in compensatory damages and a further $5 million in punitive damages, Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Penney Azcarate reduced the amount of the punitive damages to $350,000 (the state’s statutory cap), reducing Depp’s total damages to $10.4 million.
In addition, the jury also awarded Heard $2 million in compensatory damages in her counterclaim against Depp.
READ MORE: Jury Sides With Depp On Lawsuit, Heard On Counterclaim
Shortly after verdict was read, Depp’s lawyers appeared outside the courtroom to speak about the jury’s decision.
“Today’s verdict confirms what we have said from the beginning, that the claims against Johnny Depp are defamatory and unsupported by any evidence,” said attorney Camille Vasquez.
“We are grateful, so grateful to the jury for their careful deliberation, to the judge and the court staff who have devoted an enormous amount of time and resources towards this case,” Vasquez added.
Also making a statement was Depp’s other lawyer, Benjamin Chew.
“Our judicial system is predicated on each person’s right to have his or her case heard and we were honoured, truly honoured, to assist Mr. Depp in ensuring that his case was fairly considered throughout the trial,” Chew said.
READ MORE: Jurors In Johnny Depp Defamation Trial Pose Question About Amber Heard’s Op-Ed
“We are also most pleased that the trial has resonated for so many people in the public who value truth and justice,” Chew continued. “Now that the jury has reached its conclusive verdict, it’s
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Good Morning America on Tuesday.The juror — one of seven who sided with Depp, awarding him $10.4 million — said that when Heard cried on the stand, he dismissed it as “crocodile tears.” As he told GMA, “It didn’t come across as believable. It seemed like she was able to flip the switch on her emotions.
Having secured victory for Johnny Depp in his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, lawyer Camille Vasquez will once again be stepping into court to represent the actor.
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A representative for Amber Heard is speaking out regarding Johnny Depp’s attorneys holding interviews following the defamation trial. Camille Vasquez and Ben Chew, Depp’s attorneys, will conduct interviews on "Good Morning America" and the "Today" show on Wednesday, and a spokesperson for Heard has called the recent appearances a "victory lap." "It is as unseemly as it is unprofessional that Johnny Depp's legal team has chosen to do a victory lap for setting back decades of how women can be treated in the courtroom. What’s next? A movie deal and merchandising?" the spokesperson shared with Fox News Digital.
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!
Johnny Depp surprised fans by joining TikTok on Monday following his $15million lawsuit win against ex-wife Amber Heard.READ: Everything Kate Moss has said about her injury amid Johnny Depp trialDespite rarely appearing on social media, the 58-year-old actor has already amassed a staggering 3 million followers. In his bio, Johnny has written: "Occasional Thespian."WATCH: Johnny playing alongside Jeff Beck at Sheffield City HallRegardless of his impressive following, the star is yet to post a single video.
Back on stage. Johnny Depp played a few songs with his friend Jeff Beck days after winning his defamation trial against Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp was photographed for the first time since news broke that a jury ruled in his favor in his Amber Heard lawsuit.
Johnny Depp has been seen for the first time since winning his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.MORE: Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez has best reaction after court winThe 58-year-old actor was spotted sitting outside a pub in Newcastle with friends, including musician Jeff Beck, with whom he has been performing this week, and Sam Fender. WATCH: Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez reacts to trial verdictJust moments earlier, he had been awarded compensatory damages of $10million (£8million) and a further $5 million (£4million) in punitive damages by a jury in Fairfax, Virginia.READ: Johnny Depp reunites with ex Kate Moss as he awaits Amber Heard trial verdictMORE: Johnny Depp's daughter has best reaction to question about famous dad in unearthed interviewJohnny was, understandably, in high spirits, and was seen enjoying a pint of Newcastle Brown Ale.
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterIn his opening statement, Amber Heard’s attorney warned jurors that Johnny Depp’s lawyers were looking to turn his Virginia defamation trial into a soap opera. The attorney, Ben Rottenborn, said the case was not about “who you like more,” or “which party can sling more mud.” Instead, he said it was about the evidence and the law, and whether Depp could meet his legal burden to show that Heard had defamed him.“He can’t come close to doing that,” Rottenborn predicted.
Johnny Depp is speaking out after winning his defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. In a statement shared by the 58-year-old actor on Instagram, Depp said he feels «truly humbled» not only by the verdict, but to have his life back, six years after their contentious 2016 divorce.«Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed,» Depp began.
trial has finally come to a close.The verdict came in on Wednesday afternoon in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom.The jury concluded that Heard, 36, must pay Depp, 58, $15 million in damages. They also found that he did defame Heard in her second claim and he must give her $2 million.In a lengthy statement to The Post, Depp said via a spokesperson: “Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed.”“All in the blink of an eye,” he continued.
A jury has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in the defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard after several weeks of testimonies.
The jury in Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial against Amber Heard has their work cut out for them.
During the second day of deliberations, the jury in Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard sent a question to the judge asking for clarification on what section of Heard’s op-ed they were charged with considering in their instructions. Jurors in the civil case were given a set of instructions to help them arrive at a verdict.
Johnny Depp‘s legal team has made their closing argument in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp returned to the witness stand on Wednesday in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia and refuted testimony offered by Amber Heard in the actor's defamation trial against his ex-wife.Depp vehemently denied the domestic violence accusations leveled against him after the actress took the stand earlier this month and claimed the star flew into a violent rage — allegedly fueled by alcohol and drugs — on many occasions. Depp was adamant that he told the truth during the entire trial, which is in its sixth and final week.«I have never in my life committed sexual battery, physical abuse.