Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Trial: Actor found guilty of defamation

The verdict is as follows: Amber Heard was found guilty of slandering Johnny Depp. He owes $ 15 million.

This is the end of an over-mediated trial that will last six weeks, a great layout that will fascinate the whole world. On the third day of the hearing, at Fairfax, Va., A seven-member jury of the court – five men and two women – reached agreement on a unanimous decision, which was announced at 15:30 (21:30 PST) this Wednesday.

The verdict reads Amber Heard’s conviction for Johnny Depp slander in a column published by the Washington Post in 2018 in which the actor appeared as “A public figure representing domestic violence”. Malicious intent is also recognized. The actress, seen in Machete Kills and Aquaman, will have to pay her ex-husband $ 15 million.

Johnny Depp was also sentenced

Even if Johnny Depp turns out to be the big winner in this lawsuit, he will still have to pay $ 2 million in compensation to his ex-wife. The jury found the charges “Joke” (False information) There was also a slander in the Daily Mail by the lawyer of a Caribbean pirate.

At the exit of the court, Amber Heard said to herself “destroyed” Judgment and expressed his “Unspeakable Frustration”. As for Johnny Depp, he said in a statement “The jury brought him back to life”.

Source: allocine