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Johnny Depp’s ‘career is over’ after libel trial loss as he resigns from Fantastic Beasts
Johnny Depp will never work in Hollywood again following his libel trial loss, according to top lawyers.The 57-year-old announced on Friday that he was leaving the Fantastic Beasts franchise after a judge ruled that The Sun newspaper was justified in referring to Depp as a ‘wife-beater’ in a headline.In a high-profile libel trial, Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard testified that she was attacked 12 times by the star during their relationship, beginning in 2013. And media lawyers have claimed the trial was possibly career-ending for Depp.Media lawyer Mark Stephens said: ‘This is devastating for Depp. He is now toxic.
