Depp-Heard Trial Finally Ends with Johnny Winning the Defamation Case

After six long weeks of turbulent trial, Actor Johnny Depp wins the case against Amber Heard regarding domestic abuse and defamation. Fans went crazy as the verdict surfaced

The long trial of the Depp-Heard case is finally to an end with the victory of Depp in the defamation case. Not to mention, this is the trial episode that has kept the whole world captivated for the past few weeks more than the Ukraine war.

The US jury has found Amber Heard defaming her ex-husband Johnny Depp through an article where she claimed herself as the victim of serious domestic abuse. Jurors found Mr. Depp innocent and awarded him $15m of punitive and compensatory charges.

Though Ms. Heard has won three counters against Depp and was awarded $2m compensatory charges. The Hollywood stars got divorced back in 2017, however; their doomed relationship has brought more conflicts through this trial in 2022.

For the past six weeks, the court in Virginia has heard the dark side of Mr. Depp and Ms. Heard’s relationship along with its unhappy ending. The polls suggested that it is perhaps the trendiest topic right now that enveloped not only Americans but the world.

Social media is flooded with millions of posts and memes regarding this trial and the case is also being televised and line streamed.

On Wednesday, the Jurors of the court found that all the statements given by Ms. Heard regarding the marriage were false and she acted quite a malice during their relationship. However, the court also found out that Mr. Depp Has previously defamed Ms. Heard in 2020.

The seven-member jury gave their verdict and as it surfaced, a chant could be heard outside of the court, “Johnny, Johnny, Johnny”.

Johnny Depp was unable the stay on the day of the verdict since he had ‘work commitments’ with his friend and talented British Musician Jeff Beck. On the evening of the verdict, Mr. Depp received a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall after performing with Jeff Beck.

Mr. Depp said, “The jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled.” He further expressed in Latin, “Truth never perishes.”

Penney Azcarate, the Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge has not rewarded any punitive damages to Ms. Heard but reduced the damages for Mr. Depp. He was awarded $350,000, which leaves the total damages at $10.4m.

While the world is celebrating the victory of Jack Sparrow or their loving actor Johnny Depp, Ms. Heard still claimed that she was “heartbroken” due to losing the case. She also claimed that she has lost her right as an American.