The trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was the show of the century, followed by millions of viewers wondering how this would all turn out. The point was made, in this case, on June 1.
It became known that Johnny Depp had won a court ruling that the actress and ex-wife had brutally slandered the Pirates of the Caribbean star, ruining his career. Initially, the amount of compensation was $ 15 million, but a little later, the judge reduced the number of fines to $ 10.4 million.
By the way, Heard was not left without cash; She was awarded $2 million in damages – yet Depp was found guilty at one point of the counterclaim. The most famous case of the year, which received such widespread publicity, could not have ended without another scandal, and on June 2,
On a Today TV show, Heard’s attorney, Elaine Charleson Bredehoft, shared her thoughts on whether the Aquaman actress could pay Depp that much. . She stated that she was almost 100% sure that Amber didn’t have that kind of money.
Breedhoft also commented on the trial, which lasted more than six weeks, saying that during the meetings, many unnecessary things were said on both sides. In addition, the jury’s decision was largely influenced by social networks, with the majority in favor of Depp, not Heard.
Remember, Depp sued Heard for $50 million over a 2018 Washington Post article in which she said she was a victim of domestic violence. Although Depp’s name was not mentioned, his attorneys claimed in court documents that the article was part of Heard’s elaborate plan.
In a $100 million counter-suit against Depp, the actress claimed that in addition to physical assault, Johnny harassed her and also caused undeniable damage to her reputation.
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