
Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Trial: Verdict REVEALED
Johnny Depp‘s attorneys are speaking out following a court’s decision.
After listening to six weeks of testimony and deliberating for 13 hours, a Virginia jury found that Amber Heard was liable of defaming Depp.
Depp was awarded 10 million dollars in compensatory damages, and $5 million for punitive damages. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Penney Azcarate later reduced the punitive damages to $350,000, which is the state’s statutory cap or legal limit, making his total damages $10.4 million.
As for Heard’s countersuit, the jury awarded the actress $2 million in compensatory damages.
Depp’s lawyers quickly took over shortly after the verdict was announced. spoke outThe courtroom outside. “Today’s verdict affirms the things we said right from the start, that Johnny Depp’s claims are false and without any supporting evidence.” Camille Vasquez said. “We are thankful, so grateful for the jury’s careful deliberation and to the judge, court staff, and all those who have dedicated a tremendous amount of time, effort, and money towards this matter.”