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.
08.06.2022 - 19:51 / perezhilton.com
Johnny Depp’s lawyers are finally clapping back at claims made by Amber Heard’s attorney!
Camille Vasquez, who was just promoted to partner at her law firm, and Ben Chew sat down with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America Wednesday to open up about the highly publicized trial and the noteworthy verdict.
As Perezcious readers know, the Pirates of the Caribbean star was awarded $10.35 million after the jury sided with him following a six-week defamation trial. A day after the verdict, Amber’s attorney Elaine Bredehoft went on the Today show, claiming (among other things) that “lopsided” social media content must have “influenced” the jury’s decision.
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When confronted with this theory today, Ben vehemently denied the possibility that social media platforms played a part in the outcome, saying:
Wow! While jurors were told not to look up anything about the case, Elaine (and other Amber supporters) have insisted it would have been near impossible for them not to hear anything about the case outside of the courtroom given what a viral sensation the trial had become. But to Depp’s team, the high-profile nature of the case didn’t affect a thing. They had a whole other plan of attack that they say worked wonders! According to Camille, the way they won the case was by pitting Amber against herself, she explained:
So, basically, calling her a liar to her face worked! Ben also urged there was a “real contrast” in the way Johnny and Amber discussed issues brought up in their respective testimony, arguing;
That’s certainly an interesting point! After all, most of Johnny’s supporters don’t seem to think he’s a saint, they’ve just been eager for
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.
Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial has spoken out about the jury's thoughts on the case and what influenced their verdict in the former's favor.MORE: Amber Heard shares how she's focusing on her daughter following defamation trialA male juror, opting to remain anonymous, shared with Good Morning America that they believed that both parties were ultimately in the wrong.VIDEO: Johnny Depp's lawyers detail his reaction after trial win"What I think is truthful is that they were both abusive to each other," he said.
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.
So much for staying out of the spotlight!
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.
Crossing the line. Lawyer Camille Vasquez is not thrilled that she must address rumors that allege she dated client Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard is getting back to her life. She was spotted publicly for the first time since the verdict was delivered in her and her ex-husband, Johnny Depp's defamation trial. Heard was driven from a private airport in New Jersey into New York City on Friday where she was seen carrying a black Yves Saint Laurent purse with black slacks and a cropped green jacket. After spending time in the city, the "Aquaman" actress was seen carrying a set of folders as she arrived back to Teterboro Airport in Bergen County. From there, she flew into Washington D.C.
Good Morning America and The Today Show on Wednesday (June 8) to discuss the highly-publicised trial, which saw Depp awarded $10million (£8million) in compensatory damages.“Social media played no role whatsoever [in the jury’s verdict],” Chew told Good Morning America presenter George Stephanopoulos [via Vanity Fair]. “This was a decision made by the jury on the evidence presented by both sides, and as Camille said [earlier in the interview], it was overwhelmingly in Mr.
Savannah Guthrie made a startling admission in the middle of interviewing Johnny Depp's attorneys on the show -- her husband, Michael Feldman, worked as a consultant for the actor's legal team in his defamation trial.The 50-year-old co-anchor was setting up the interview during Wednesday's show and recapping the trial that saw Depp score a victory against Amber Heard in his defamation trial against her. As she introduced Depp's attorneys, Camille Vasquez and Benjamin Chew, Guthrie then offered «a quick disclosure.»«My husband has done consulting work for the Depp legal team, but not in connection with this interview,» she told viewers at home before beginning the interview portion of the segment.Feldman, who tied the knot with Guthrie in 2014, has deep ties in the Washington, D.C.
Johnny Depp’s lawyers Camille Vasquez and Benjamin Chew shut down assumptions that online support for their client swayed the jury’s ruling in his defamation lawsuit.
For Johnny Depp’s legal team, any effect his trial against Amber Heard might have on society is completely unintended.
Johnny Depp's attorneys, Ben Chew and Camille Vasquez, gave two morning show interviews on Wednesday.The lawyers spoke with 's George Stephanopoulos in one of their first interview since the actor won his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. Chew and Vasquez addressed the attention the case received on social media and responded to Heard's team calling the victory a step back for women's rights.Throughout the lengthy trial, there was no shortage of attention on social media, which Stephanopoulos quickly asked Chew and Vasquez about.«My view is that social media played no role whatsoever,» Chew responded.
Johnny Depp in the recent defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, have made joint talk show appearances following the conclusion of the trial.On Wednesday, the two made appearances on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “The Today Show” to discuss the case, which ended last week with both Depp and Heard being awarded compensatory damages, albeit with Depp receiving significantly more.On “Good Morning America,” the two were asked by George Stephanopoulos about two points brought up several times by Heard’s camp and victims’ advocate groups. When asked if social media swayed the jury, Chew responded, “My role is that social media played no role whatsoever.
Johnny Depp's legal team members, Ben Chew and Camille Vasquez, will be appearing on Good Morning America for their first tell-all interview.MORE: Amber Heard shares fears for women's rights as Johnny Depp says he is 'moving forward'The two are expected to discuss more details of the defamation trial and how their victory against Amber Heard was received.VIDEO: Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez mouths 'wow' following verdictWhile Amber's lawyer Elaine Bredehoft has made morning show appearances since the verdict, this marks the first time that the Pirates of the Caribbean star's legal team will be speaking out.And not only did the trial put his lawyer Camille on the map, but it also propelled her to receiving some incredible news on the career front, having been promoted by her firm to partner.MORE: Johnny Depp releases heartfelt statement thanking fans days after Amber Heard trial winIn a statement released by the Brown Rudnick law firm, according to William Baldiga, chairman and CEO, her headline-making performance in the courtroom solidified the position, saying: "We are delighted to welcome Camille to the partnership. Camille received a promotion after the trial verdict was declared"Historically, we have reserved this announcement for the end of our fiscal year.
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.
Johnny Depp’s victory over Amber Heard in his multi-million trial last week has proven a win for more than the former Pirates of the Caribbean actor.
Hollywood star Johnny Depp was greeted by adoring fans in Manchester this afternoon ahead of his performance with Jeff Beck. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor was spotted leaving the Lowry Hotel in Salford.
Johnny Depp should be on cloud nine after winning his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard – but it appears he still hasn't accepted his victory.MORE: Sharon Osbourne reveals the 'real' Johnny Depp after his victory in Amber Heard trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean star shared his true feelings about the verdict after he was approached by fans following a performance with musician Jeff Beck, who Johnny is currently touring the UK with.WATCH: Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez mouths 'wow' following verdictIn a video shared on Twitter of Johnny signing autographs, a fan could be heard saying to him: "Congratulations on winning the trial," to which Johnny responds: "Oh, thank you. I'm still in shock a little."Following the verdict on Wednesday, Johnny released a statement on Instagram in which he thanked the jury for giving him his life back.MORE: Amber Heard's ex Elon Musk reacts to Johnny Depp trial after closing argumentsMORE: Lily-Rose Depp breaks silence amid Johnny Depp trialHis full statement read: "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.
Amber Heard is not going down without a fight.
Amber Heard is planning to appeal the verdict in her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp.The jury in Fairfax County, Virginia courthouse found the Aquaman actress guilty of defamation on all three counts in yesterday's verdict reading. She has been ordered to pay $10m in damages to her ex.