
Warning: The story contains explicit language about abuse.
The verdict was delivered to the rest of the world while the whole globe watched. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard‘s defamation case was read, some couldn’t help but notice that the Pirates of the Caribbean alum was not in the courtroom.
So where was he? A source close to Depp told CelebHomes News that, due to work commitments made before the trial, the actor would not be physically present for the June 1 verdict in Virginia. He was, however, watching from the U.K., added the insider. After all, he did have performances in England over the past few days.
Heard, on the other hand, was present, which “shows where [her] priorities are,” a spokesperson for the actress told CelebHomes News. “Johnny Depp plays guitar in the U.K. while Amber Heard waits for a verdict in Virginia. Depp is taking his snickering lack of seriousness on tour.”
Ultimately, the jury ruled that Heard was liable for defaming Depp, awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Depp’s lawyer called Heard’s allegations of abuse hoaxes, which led to Heard being defamed by the jury. She was also awarded $2 million for compensatory damages.