15.2 C
Mönchengladbach
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Advertise with us
Breaking News StoryJury awards over $15 million to Johnny Depp in defamation case against...

Jury awards over $15 million to Johnny Depp in defamation case against Amber Heard

A jury has sided with Johnny Depp in the high-profile defamation trial between him and his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.

Heard was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages and no punitive damages.

Virginia law states that punitive damages is capped at $350,000, so Depp will receive a total of $10.35 million.

Depp reacted on Instagram, saying, “False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me. It had already traveled around the world twice within a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career.”

“The disappointment I feel today is beyond words,” Heard said in a statement to ABC News. “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.

PHOTO: In this screen grab taken from a video, Amber Heard is shown in court at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., on June 1, 2022.
In this screen grab taken from a video, Amber Heard is shown in court at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., on June 1, 2022.Pool via ABC News

She continued, “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. But I am sadder still that I seem to have lost a right I thought I had as an American — to speak freely and openly.”

The decision was handed down to Judge Penney Azcarate on Wednesday. Closing arguments in the case were presented in court on Friday, and the jury began deliberating Friday afternoon.

The jury continued their deliberations Tuesday and Wednesday; it was announced that a verdict had been reached before 2 p.m. ET Wednesday. The reading of the verdict was delayed when Azcarate sent the jury back to properly complete the forms for compensatory damages.

Heard, 36, was present in court to hear the jury’s verdict read while Depp, 58, was not. A source close to Depp told ABC News he was not present “due to previously scheduled work commitments made before the trial” and that he was “watching from the United Kingdom.”

PHOTO: In this screen grab from video, Amber Heard, center, and her lawyers Elaine Bredehoft, right, and Ben Rottenborn, left, react as the verdict is read in the courtroom in the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., on June 1, 2022.
In this screen grab from video, Amber Heard, center, and her lawyers Elaine Bredehoft, right, and Ben Rottenborn, left, react as the verdict is read in the courtroom in the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., on June 1, 2022.Court TV, via AP, Pool

A source close to Depp confirmed to ABC News that the actor will not be present to hear the verdict read in the Fairfax, Virginia, courthouse “due to previously scheduled work commitments made before the trial.” They added that he will “be watching from the United Kingdom.”

A spokesperson for Heard shared the following statement with ABC News: “Your presence shows where your priorities are. Johnny Depp plays guitar in the UK while Amber Heard waits for a verdict in Virginia. Depp is taking his snickering and lack of seriousness on tour.”

Depp, 58, sued Heard, 36, for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in December 2018. In the piece, the “Aquaman” actress wrote about surviving domestic abuse without identifying her alleged abuser by name. In response, Heard filed a $100 million countersuit against Depp.

PHOTO: Johnny Depp takes a stand during his defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., April 20, 2022. | Amber Heard arrives at the defamation trial against her in Fairfax, Va., May 19, 2022.
Johnny Depp takes a stand during his defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., April 20, 2022. | Amber Heard arrives at the defamation trial against her at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., May 19, 2022.Evelyn Hockstein, Pool/Reuters | Shawn Thew, Pool/Reuters

The couple met while filming “The Rum Diary,” released in 2011, and they were married from 2015 to 2017.

Depp and Heard lobbed abuse claims at each other during their respective testimonies over the course of the weekslong trial. Both deny each other’s claims of abuse.

During Depp’s testimony, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor alleged he is the victim of domestic violence, not Heard. While on the stand, Heard admitted to being physically violent with Depp but claimed she always acted in self-defense. Heard alleged that Depp physically abused her countless times during their years together, which he denied.

Reviews

Related Articles

POPULAR

The romantic relationship between Ronaldo’s son and Luis Suarez’s daughter was revealed

"Delfina Suarez", the daughter of "Luis Suarez" revealed her romantic relationship by publishing a story with a heart from "Cris Ronaldo Jr.", the son...

Were Jennifer Lawrence nude photos real?

Are Jennifer Lawrence nude photos true?The question that you may ask yourself is whether the images that were published years ago are trueThe answer...

UK Entry requirements

Entry requirements This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport, for the most common...

LATEST POSTS

Salman Khan reaches Mumbai to celebrate his 58th birthday

Salman Khan is celebrating his 58th birthday. He returned to Mumbai to spend his special day with family and close people. It's a big day...

McDonald’s opening hours on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Cambridgeshire

Although McDonald's is not the first thing that comes to mind for most people on Christmas Day, some might be wondering if they can still pop...

MORE

YOU MAY LIKE

metaverse app, metaverse facebook, metaverse crypto, metaverse zuckerberg, metaverse game, metaverse login, zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, mark zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, live longer for 150 years in metaverse, shib metaverse, gundam metaverse, shiba metaverse, shiba inu coin, shiba inu metaverse, shiba inu, metaverse fashion week, shiba metaverse land, mark zuckerberg, mark zuckerberg metaverse, how to make money in the metaverse, zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse stocks, metaverse logo, nvidia stock, buying real estate in the metaverse, how to invest in the metaverse, bitcoin, metaverse login, how to buy land in metaverse, metaverse headset, how to invest in metaverse, metaverse meaning, metaverse crypto, metaverse stock, metaverse facebook, metaverse coins, metaverse real estate, metaverse etf, metaverse nft, metaverse login, metaverse pro, facebook metaverse, sandbox metaverse, how to invest in metaverse, mark zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse crypto, how to buy land in metaverse, roundhill ball metaverse etf, roblox metaverse, top metaverse coins, apple metaverse, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson ariana grande, pete davidson father, pete davidson tattoos, pete davidson exes, pete davidson wife, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson movies and tv shows, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson height, pete davidson ariana grande, simon rex, kenedi anderson american idol, bebe rexha, billy ray cyrus, pete davidson roast 9/11, walker scobell, is kim kardashian pregnant by pete davidson, tish cyrus, david mamet, wynonna judd, roast of pete davidson, pete davidson bde, is kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, kanye pete davidson boxing, phoebe dynevor and pete davidson, north and pete davidson, daphne bridgerton, pete davidson father 9/11, kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, cam newton, pete davidson and north west, is pete davidson jewish, pete davidson north, kourtney kardashian, pete davidson dad

Wiz Khalifa – Lit

We woke reasonably late following the feast and free flowing wine the night before. After gathering ourselves and our packs, we headed down to our homestay family’s small dining room for breakfast. Refreshingly, what was...
psychology of love

Love Psychology Test: What you see in the picture reflects your view of love!

Love Psychology Test: What do you often dream about dating, falling in love or getting married? Sometimes secret people have dreams about love and are unaware of it. With this psychological test of love,...

Amber Heard Biography (Actress)

Amber Heard is an American actress from Texas who has starred in various movies in different and unconventional roles. She began her acting career with the sports drama ‘Friday Night Lights’ and soon appeared in...
metaverse app, metaverse facebook, metaverse crypto, metaverse zuckerberg, metaverse game, metaverse login, zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, mark zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, live longer for 150 years in metaverse, shib metaverse, gundam metaverse, shiba metaverse, shiba inu coin, shiba inu metaverse, shiba inu, metaverse fashion week, shiba metaverse land, mark zuckerberg, mark zuckerberg metaverse, how to make money in the metaverse, zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse stocks, metaverse logo, nvidia stock, buying real estate in the metaverse, how to invest in the metaverse, bitcoin, metaverse login, how to buy land in metaverse, metaverse headset, how to invest in metaverse, metaverse meaning, metaverse crypto, metaverse stock, metaverse facebook, metaverse coins, metaverse real estate, metaverse etf, metaverse nft, metaverse login, metaverse pro, facebook metaverse, sandbox metaverse, how to invest in metaverse, mark zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse crypto, how to buy land in metaverse, roundhill ball metaverse etf, roblox metaverse, top metaverse coins, apple metaverse, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson ariana grande, pete davidson father, pete davidson tattoos, pete davidson exes, pete davidson wife, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson movies and tv shows, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson height, pete davidson ariana grande, simon rex, kenedi anderson american idol, bebe rexha, billy ray cyrus, pete davidson roast 9/11, walker scobell, is kim kardashian pregnant by pete davidson, tish cyrus, david mamet, wynonna judd, roast of pete davidson, pete davidson bde, is kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, kanye pete davidson boxing, phoebe dynevor and pete davidson, north and pete davidson, daphne bridgerton, pete davidson father 9/11, kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, cam newton, pete davidson and north west, is pete davidson jewish, pete davidson north, kourtney kardashian, pete davidson dad

Can Mexico City save its endangered axolotl?

The axolotl has been an important symbol of Mexican culture for centuries Named after the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, Monstruo del Agua means “water monster,” which is the Spanish translation of the word...
metaverse app, metaverse facebook, metaverse crypto, metaverse zuckerberg, metaverse game, metaverse login, zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, mark zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, live longer for 150 years in metaverse, shib metaverse, gundam metaverse, shiba metaverse, shiba inu coin, shiba inu metaverse, shiba inu, metaverse fashion week, shiba metaverse land, mark zuckerberg, mark zuckerberg metaverse, how to make money in the metaverse, zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse stocks, metaverse logo, nvidia stock, buying real estate in the metaverse, how to invest in the metaverse, bitcoin, metaverse login, how to buy land in metaverse, metaverse headset, how to invest in metaverse, metaverse meaning, metaverse crypto, metaverse stock, metaverse facebook, metaverse coins, metaverse real estate, metaverse etf, metaverse nft, metaverse login, metaverse pro, facebook metaverse, sandbox metaverse, how to invest in metaverse, mark zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse crypto, how to buy land in metaverse, roundhill ball metaverse etf, roblox metaverse, top metaverse coins, apple metaverse, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson ariana grande, pete davidson father, pete davidson tattoos, pete davidson exes, pete davidson wife, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson movies and tv shows, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson height, pete davidson ariana grande, simon rex, kenedi anderson american idol, bebe rexha, billy ray cyrus, pete davidson roast 9/11, walker scobell, is kim kardashian pregnant by pete davidson, tish cyrus, david mamet, wynonna judd, roast of pete davidson, pete davidson bde, is kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, kanye pete davidson boxing, phoebe dynevor and pete davidson, north and pete davidson, daphne bridgerton, pete davidson father 9/11, kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, cam newton, pete davidson and north west, is pete davidson jewish, pete davidson north, kourtney kardashian, pete davidson dad

The Best Games Of 2022 you should play

We show you the best games of 2022 released so far, updated every month. A new game has been added to the list of the best games of 2022, and it may be one of...
metaverse app, metaverse facebook, metaverse crypto, metaverse zuckerberg, metaverse game, metaverse login, zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, mark zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, live longer for 150 years in metaverse, shib metaverse, gundam metaverse, shiba metaverse, shiba inu coin, shiba inu metaverse, shiba inu, metaverse fashion week, shiba metaverse land, mark zuckerberg, mark zuckerberg metaverse, how to make money in the metaverse, zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse stocks, metaverse logo, nvidia stock, buying real estate in the metaverse, how to invest in the metaverse, bitcoin, metaverse login, how to buy land in metaverse, metaverse headset, how to invest in metaverse, metaverse meaning, metaverse crypto, metaverse stock, metaverse facebook, metaverse coins, metaverse real estate, metaverse etf, metaverse nft, metaverse login, metaverse pro, facebook metaverse, sandbox metaverse, how to invest in metaverse, mark zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse crypto, how to buy land in metaverse, roundhill ball metaverse etf, roblox metaverse, top metaverse coins, apple metaverse, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson ariana grande, pete davidson father, pete davidson tattoos, pete davidson exes, pete davidson wife, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson movies and tv shows, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson height, pete davidson ariana grande, simon rex, kenedi anderson american idol, bebe rexha, billy ray cyrus, pete davidson roast 9/11, walker scobell, is kim kardashian pregnant by pete davidson, tish cyrus, david mamet, wynonna judd, roast of pete davidson, pete davidson bde, is kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, kanye pete davidson boxing, phoebe dynevor and pete davidson, north and pete davidson, daphne bridgerton, pete davidson father 9/11, kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, cam newton, pete davidson and north west, is pete davidson jewish, pete davidson north, kourtney kardashian, pete davidson dad

How to get a Canada tourist visa

Canada tourist visa One of the most common ways to travel and travel in different countries is to obtain a tourist visa. Many tourists and immigrants prioritize visiting Canada due to the favorable social and economic...
Tabikit, a 21-year-old Chihuahua dog, has been named the world's oldest living dog in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The 21-year-old American dog became the oldest Guinness dog

Tabikit was born on January 9, 2001 and lives in Florida with her owner Gisela Shore. While volunteering at an animal shelter, his owner brought Tabikit, who was only a few months old, home. Tabikit used...

Rome Flynn : Is Rome Flynn a singer?

Rome is a 28-year-old Cuban-born African-American actress, model and singer who currently resides in Los Angeles. Second, does Rome Flynn have a wife? Personal life Camia Marie Rome married his longtime girlfriend Camia Marie in 2013. She...

Watch Taylor Swift in the Official Trailer for New Film ‘Amsterdam’

Swift stars alongside Margot Robbie, Christian Bale and Robert De Niro Taylor Swift appears in the official trailer for the upcoming David O. Russell film Amsterdam. Swift was revealed as part of the star-studded cast for the crime...

Prague is the second most affordable city in Europe for students

Prague is the second most affordable city in Europe for students Choosing a university to study in is perhaps the most important part of the study abroad experience. However, choosing the right location can be just...
metaverse app, metaverse facebook, metaverse crypto, metaverse zuckerberg, metaverse game, metaverse login, zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, mark zuckerberg stuck in metaverse, live longer for 150 years in metaverse, shib metaverse, gundam metaverse, shiba metaverse, shiba inu coin, shiba inu metaverse, shiba inu, metaverse fashion week, shiba metaverse land, mark zuckerberg, mark zuckerberg metaverse, how to make money in the metaverse, zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse stocks, metaverse logo, nvidia stock, buying real estate in the metaverse, how to invest in the metaverse, bitcoin, metaverse login, how to buy land in metaverse, metaverse headset, how to invest in metaverse, metaverse meaning, metaverse crypto, metaverse stock, metaverse facebook, metaverse coins, metaverse real estate, metaverse etf, metaverse nft, metaverse login, metaverse pro, facebook metaverse, sandbox metaverse, how to invest in metaverse, mark zuckerberg metaverse, best metaverse crypto, how to buy land in metaverse, roundhill ball metaverse etf, roblox metaverse, top metaverse coins, apple metaverse, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson ariana grande, pete davidson father, pete davidson tattoos, pete davidson exes, pete davidson wife, pete davidson net worth, pete davidson kim kardashian, pete davidson movies and tv shows, pete davidson instagram, pete davidson height, pete davidson ariana grande, simon rex, kenedi anderson american idol, bebe rexha, billy ray cyrus, pete davidson roast 9/11, walker scobell, is kim kardashian pregnant by pete davidson, tish cyrus, david mamet, wynonna judd, roast of pete davidson, pete davidson bde, is kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, kanye pete davidson boxing, phoebe dynevor and pete davidson, north and pete davidson, daphne bridgerton, pete davidson father 9/11, kim kardashian pregnant with pete davidson, cam newton, pete davidson and north west, is pete davidson jewish, pete davidson north, kourtney kardashian, pete davidson dad

The Metaverse Is on the Way: Here’s What You Need to Know

Facebook, Microsoft and a host of other companies are jockeying to define the next iteration of the internet. You've probably heard the hype: the metaverse is going to change the way you live. A vision for...
Top 10 AI Jobs That Will Lose Value In 2030 Because Of Metaverse - TOP 10 Visit

Top 10 AI Jobs That Will Lose Value In 2030 Because Of Metaverse –...

Metaverse jobs are on the rise. Will this lead to the disappearance of AI jobs in the future? The gap between humans and machines are narrowing over years with emerging technological innovations. Despite the increasing...

Taiwan; The point of confrontation between Beijing and Washington

Taiwan, an island of 23 million people 80 miles off the coast of China, has long been a point of tension between Washington and Beijing. Now, with the visit of Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of...

Squid Game Staffel 2

(Pocket-lint) - Squid Game became one of Netflix's most talked about shows after its launch in September 2021, which is unsurprising really as it's an emotional roller coaster that hooks you in almost immediately. This resulted in...

Katrina Kaif Biography (Actress)

Katrina Kaif is a British actor who has appeared as the leading lady in a number of Bollywood films. As a foreigner, she had to go through intolerable levels of hardship to achieve fame. Since...
\