A jury has found Amber Heard guilty of defamation..A jury in the US state of Virginia concluded its deliberations after Johnny Depp’s libel trial against ex-wife, Heard..Depp was awarded US$10 million for damages and $5 million for punitive damages, but lost in a defamation case against Heard who was awarded $2 million in damages and nothing in punitive damages..But in Virginia, punitive damages are capped at $350,000, meaning Heard owes Depp $8,350,000..He was seen on Twitter Wednesday evening being congratulated by friends and acquaintances, whilst in Newcastle in northern England..Depp issued a long statement following his win.."Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed. All in the blink of an eye."."False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me. ... Six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled."."From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. Speaking the truth was something I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that."."I wish to acknowledge the noble work of the judge, the jurors, the court staff and the sheriffs who have sacrificed their own time to get to this point, and to my diligent and unwavering legal team who did an extraordinary job in helping me to share the truth.".Concluding, he said, "The best is yet to come and a new chapter has finally begun. Veritas numquam perit. Truth never perishes.".Heard issued a statement following the announcement of the verdict expressing her abject disappointment.."The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband"."I'm even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously."."I believe Johnny's attorneys succeeded in getting the jury to overlook the key issue of freedom of speech and ignore evidence that was so conclusive that we won in the UK."."I'm sad I lost this case. But I am sadder still that I seem to have lost a right I thought I had as an American — to speak freely and openly," she said..During the jury's verdict announcement, Heard remained composed..The jury of seven people deliberated for approximately two hours Friday before adjourning for the US Memorial Day holiday long weekend. The arguments and testimonies in court took six weeks to conclude..Fifity-eight-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp sued Heard for $50 million and claimed she defamed him when she called herself “a public figure representing domestic abuse” in a newspaper op-ed..Heard was in the court for when verdict was read by the judge. Depp is currently in the UK..Heard, 36, countersued for $100 million, saying Depp smeared her when his lawyer called her accusations a “hoax.”.Depp denied ever hitting Heard or any other woman and claimed she was the one who became violently abusive in their relationship.
A jury has found Amber Heard guilty of defamation..A jury in the US state of Virginia concluded its deliberations after Johnny Depp’s libel trial against ex-wife, Heard..Depp was awarded US$10 million for damages and $5 million for punitive damages, but lost in a defamation case against Heard who was awarded $2 million in damages and nothing in punitive damages..But in Virginia, punitive damages are capped at $350,000, meaning Heard owes Depp $8,350,000..He was seen on Twitter Wednesday evening being congratulated by friends and acquaintances, whilst in Newcastle in northern England..Depp issued a long statement following his win.."Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed. All in the blink of an eye."."False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me. ... Six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled."."From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. Speaking the truth was something I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that."."I wish to acknowledge the noble work of the judge, the jurors, the court staff and the sheriffs who have sacrificed their own time to get to this point, and to my diligent and unwavering legal team who did an extraordinary job in helping me to share the truth.".Concluding, he said, "The best is yet to come and a new chapter has finally begun. Veritas numquam perit. Truth never perishes.".Heard issued a statement following the announcement of the verdict expressing her abject disappointment.."The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband"."I'm even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously."."I believe Johnny's attorneys succeeded in getting the jury to overlook the key issue of freedom of speech and ignore evidence that was so conclusive that we won in the UK."."I'm sad I lost this case. But I am sadder still that I seem to have lost a right I thought I had as an American — to speak freely and openly," she said..During the jury's verdict announcement, Heard remained composed..The jury of seven people deliberated for approximately two hours Friday before adjourning for the US Memorial Day holiday long weekend. The arguments and testimonies in court took six weeks to conclude..Fifity-eight-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp sued Heard for $50 million and claimed she defamed him when she called herself “a public figure representing domestic abuse” in a newspaper op-ed..Heard was in the court for when verdict was read by the judge. Depp is currently in the UK..Heard, 36, countersued for $100 million, saying Depp smeared her when his lawyer called her accusations a “hoax.”.Depp denied ever hitting Heard or any other woman and claimed she was the one who became violently abusive in their relationship.
