Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: 'Aquaman' actress mocked online throughout defamation trial

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Johnny Depp won the defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday following a nearly seven-week trial in Virginia amid allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault. A seven-member jury declared Heard defamed Depp on all counts, and awarded the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star $5 million in punitive damages, in addition to $10 million in compensatory damages.

Amber Heard‘s lawyer, Elaine Charlson Bredehoft, went on the Today show one day after the jury verdict found that Amber defamed Johnny Depp in her 2018 Washington Post op-ed about domestic violence.

Zack Sharf Elaine Bredehoft, Amber Heard’s attorney in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp, appeared on “Today” in the aftermath of the verdict and said Heard will “absolutely” want to appeal the jury’s decision that was in favor of Depp. Bredehoft added, “She has some excellent grounds for it.”“She was demonized here,” Bredehoft added about Heard. “A number of things were allowed in this court that should not have been allowed, and it caused the jury to be confused.

Amber Heard’s attorney, appearing on NBC’s Today, said that her client “absolutely” wants to appeal a Virginia jury’s decision in favor of Johnny Depp, finding that the actress is liable for defamation in her Washington Post op ed claiming domestic abuse.

The long-awaited verdict in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial is in, and the "Pirates of the Caribean" star has cause to celebrate.

Johnny Depp. It comes as the jury found that she defamed the Pirates of the Caribbean actor after writing her 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post about her experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse.Yesterday saw the jurors in the Virginia courtroom award the Hollywood actor $15m which was later reduced by the judge to $10.35m.As a result, Heard's spokesperson, Alafair Hall, has said that the actress is planning to appeal the decision, according to the New York Times.The jurors found that Depp did not assault his ex-wife and that her allegations of domestic abuse in her op-ed defamed Depp "with malice".However, they also awarded the actress $2million in compensatory damages with no punitive damages.In spite of this, the Aquaman actress issued a statement saying that her disappointment in the verdict was "beyond words".Following the verdict, a statement from her representatives read: "The disappointment I feel today is beyond words."I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband."I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women.

This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary discussed the recent defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, Amber Heard.The former couple were at loggerheads after the Pirates of the Caribbean actor took the Aquaman star to court in Fairfax, Virginia, claiming she defamed him in a 2018 opinion piece published by The Washington Post.A jury ruled in favour of Johnny and Amber was ordered to pay £12 million in costs to her ex.Speaking on ITV's This Morning, an expert has hinted at what could be next for Amber after sources claimed her career could take a rapid decline.Speaking from Los Angeles, Sam said: "Wil Johnny Depp resume his film acting career before I think it was not at all probable."Now, I would describe it as remotely possible."He continued: "As for Amber Heard, I think it's going to be very, very difficult to pick up from here."Does she resume her life as an actress? It seems unlikely, could she become an advocate a spokesperson of some sort? "I think parallel to Monica Lewinsky here in the States, I think that's possible."Depp won the case on June 1 and discovered the news while out on a night out in Newcastle with Geordie sensation Sam Fender and his pal Jeff Beck, who he is currently touring with.Speaking after the verdict, Johnny took to social media issuing a statement saying his life changed after Amber published the article, six years ago.He said: "Six years later, the jury gave me my life back.

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.

Johnny Depp won his defamation case against Amber Heard as the Judge in Fairfax County, Virginia's courthouse read out the jury's verdict on June 1 in favour of the 58 year old star. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor won on all three counts of defamation in the trial, as Amber, 36, was ordered to pay $10million in damages. The Aquaman star was then told she had won on one of her countersuit claims, receiving $2million in damages.

Johnny Depp was spotted in a Newcastle pub garden with Sam Fender as the verdict on the defamation lawsuit he launched against his ex-wife Amber Heard was heard. Shortly after 7pm UK time, the jury announced they had ruled in favour of Johnny as they read out the verdict in the courthouse in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Wednesday 1 June.

Amber Heard is planning to appeal the verdict of her defamation trial against Johnny Depp, after the Pirates of the Caribbean actor won.The jury decided that Depp – who was not in court – would be awarded $10million (£8million) in compensatary damages and a further $5million (£4million) in punitive damages.Heard, 36, won one of her three defamation countersuit claims against Depp, 58, and was awarded $2million (£1.6million).She had her head bowed in court as she listened to the jury verdict come in.Metro.co.uk understands that Heard now intends to appeal the decision.In a statement after the court hearing, Heard said: ‘The disappointment I feel today is beyond words.‘I’m heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband.‘I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback.‘It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated.‘It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously. ‘I believe Johnny’s attorneys succeeded in getting the jury to overlook the key issue of Freedom of Speech and ignore evidence that was so conclusive that we won in the UK.‘I’m sad I lost this case.

supports HTML5 videoJohnny Depp was given a hero’s welcome in Newcastle after he headed out to celebrate his win in his defamation trial against Amber Heard.The Pirates of the Caribbean actor hung out with his friend Jeff Beck, and musician Sam Fender, heading to the Brit Award winner’s local, the Bridge Tavern, in Newcastle.In a video, Depp, 58, was seen greeting fans, giving one a fist-bump and shaking another’s hand. A fan was also heard shouting: ‘We love you Johnny!’The actor was rushed away by security, but not before snapping a few photos with fans, and sitting down for a drink with Beck and Fender, who dubbed the two of them ‘legends’ in a post on Instagram.Depp is in the UK after joining Beck on his tour for his Sheffield and London shows.

Johnny Depp hired one of the lawyers involved in the hit Netflix series Making a Murderer after seeing her on the hit show, it has been revealed. Kathleen Zellner, who was a case consultant for the actor in his multi-million dollar US defamation suit, said he had called her personally after watching the popular true-crime show.The Pirates of the Caribbean actor sued his former partner, Amber Heard, for defamation following an op-ed she wrote in the Washington Post in 2018, which was found to be defamatory by a US jury on Wednesday.

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.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard court case, branding it "courtroom porn" and claiming that everyone is "guilty" for watching the trial that played out over the course of six weeks.The American activist's comments came days before the jury announced yesterday that the Pirates of the Caribbean star won the $10million defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.Ahead of the jury's explosive verdict, Lewinsky penned an opinion piece sharing her thoughts on the trial.The TV personality condemned the way the trial had been conducted and claimed that "we are guilty" for watching the trial, which was played out for the world to see.She wrote: "Because the trial has also been available live on our screens, we think, subconsciously, that we have a right to look and watch."To judge.To comment."And we end up with this confusing cultural crossover of watching two people (whom we are used to seeing as actors acting on a screen) in a setting—a courtroom—where we would normally expect them to be assuming their characters’ roles," she penned in an article for Vanity Fair.The activist went on to condemn the impact the trial has had on survivors of domestic abuse.She wrote: "It would be sad enough even if we just considered how it has impacted domestic violence survivors or those who have sought strength in the #MeToo movement."However, it's the larger implications for our culture that concern me the most: the ways we have stoked the flames of misogyny and, separately, the celebrity circus," she added.Yesterday, it was announced that the Hollywood actor had won his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife.Johnny has been awarded $10million in compensation, and $5million in punitive damages after the jury deliberated for three days.Amber,

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.

Amber Heard has confirmed she will appeal the verdict in her libel trial against Johnny Depp after being ordered to pay him $15million in damages.

Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial has come to an end. After a six week trial that captivated the world, seven members of the jury in the Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom deliberated for three days, unanimously deciding that Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp on all 3 counts, saying he should be awarded $15 million.

Piers Morgan, 57, has described the result of Johnny Depp, 58, and Amber Heard’s defamation trial “a complete disaster” for the actress. The Virginia jury on Wednesday (May 1) delivered its unanimous verdict, with the Pirates of the Caribbean actor being awarded $10 million (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m (£4m) in punitive damages.

While a jury delivered a verdict in the defamation trial between ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, the case isn’t necessarily over.