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As Johnny Depp Wins The Lawsuit Against Ex-Wife Amber Heard, These 5 Points Will Explain The Verdict
Updated on: 02 June, 2022 01:59 PM IST |Shweta Shah
The infamous Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial has finally come to a conclusion. Today, the jury announced the verdict in favor of Depp. Johnny sued his ex-wife after the op-ed on the online Washington Post that largely suggested the actress surviving the domestic abuse performed by the actor.
Closely watching and examining the Depp vs Heard trial over domestic abuse allegations, the jury and the audience were convinced about Heard being a pathological liar. Every time she took the stand to testify, Depp`s legal team would corner her and the witnesses that testified against the actress would conveniently fall on the "they would do anything for Johnny Depp" category.
For the unversed, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard tied a knot in 2015 and soon into their married life stromed in a divorce because she feared for her life. Back in 2016, Heard sued Depp and won a whopping $7 million which she pledged to donate entirely to charity. Till date, she hasn`t ben able to fulfill those obligations. Having said that, let`s take you through 5 points that built the essence of the Depp vs Heard verdict.
Finally coming to an end, the trial that`s been on the talk of the globe gave out many messages, the most important one being - Men can be at the receiving end too and can suffer from what the society has made a "damsel in distress syndrome."
Closely watching and examining the Depp vs Heard trial over domestic abuse allegations, the jury and the audience were convinced about Heard being a pathological liar. Every time she took the stand to testify, Depp`s legal team would corner her and the witnesses that testified against the actress would conveniently fall on the "they would do anything for Johnny Depp" category.
For the unversed, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard tied a knot in 2015 and soon into their married life stromed in a divorce because she feared for her life. Back in 2016, Heard sued Depp and won a whopping $7 million which she pledged to donate entirely to charity. Till date, she hasn`t ben able to fulfill those obligations. Having said that, let`s take you through 5 points that built the essence of the Depp vs Heard verdict.
1. The Legal Victory
The jury awarded the Pirates of the Carribean actor more damages than Heard, making it a clear legal victory for him. The jury awarded $15 million to Depp ($10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages) and $2 million to Heard.2. Sued For What?
Depp had sued Heard over her Washington Post statement about surviving domestic abuse in her past relationship, hinting that he was an abuser and sought $50 million in damages. Heard countersued her ex-husband over statements made by his lawyer Adam Walkman. To conclude, the jury found Amber had defamed Depp in three illicit statements while the actor defamed her with one with his attorney`s remark.3. A Happy Johnny
Johnny Depp welcomed the verdict saying "the jury gave me my life back". "From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. The best is yet to come and a new chapter has finally begun," he elaborated.4. Amber-essment
Calling the verdict a setback for women, a disappointed Heard took to social media with her statement, "I`m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously." She said she is heartbroken that the evidence she presented wasn`t enough in front of Johnny`s influence and power.5. The Blame Game
Bitter claims and counterclaims topped the headlines of Hollywood`s most nasty and ugly divorce. In her testimony, Heard accused Depp to be physically and verbally abusive and also accused him of sexual violence. Depp, too, accused Heard of domestic abuse. Both denied the allegations made by the other.Finally coming to an end, the trial that`s been on the talk of the globe gave out many messages, the most important one being - Men can be at the receiving end too and can suffer from what the society has made a "damsel in distress syndrome."
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