We’ve been covering every major moment of Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial against Amber Heard.
As we’ve said, this has become, in the minds of many viewers, the criminal abuse trial he’ll never face. Much like his UK libel suit before it, in which the result led directly to his firing from the Fantastic Beasts franchise, the outcome of this jury’s decision will likely affect his career for years to come.
Legal experts have been dubious about the Pirates of the Caribbean star’s chances, and we’d have to agree. Since he’s the one claiming defamation and Amber’s accusations of domestic violence have been out there a while, it’s basically up to Johnny and his legal team to somehow prove he didn’t ever abuse his ex.
How do you prove something didn’t happen? That’s the $50 million question. Related: Johnny Reacts To ‘Bloodbath’ Audio As Defamation Trial Continues However, even if Johnny loses the verdict, this trial won’t be a total wash.
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