Washington: The verdict in the high-profile defamation case between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been delivered, with the jury finding Ms Heard defamed Mr Depp. The seven-person Virginia jury has been deliberating for about 13 hours over three days in Fairfax County Circuit Court near the US capital.
The 58-year-old Depp filed suit against Heard over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in December 2018 in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse."
The 36-year-old Heard countersued for $100 million, saying she was defamed by statements made by Depp's lawyer, Adam Waldman, who told the Daily Mail her abuse claims were a "hoax."
Here are the Highlights on the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial verdict:
Jun 02, 2022 02:18 (IST)
"Jury Gave Me My Life Back": Johnny Depp After Defamation Verdict
Johnny Depp on Wednesday welcomed the verdict from a six-week defamation case over bitterly contested allegations of domestic abuse between him and his ex-wide Amber Heard. (AFP)
Jun 02, 2022 01:49 (IST)
Jury Finds Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Both Liable For Defamation
A US jury on Wednesday found both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard liable for defamation following an intense trial riding on bitterly contested allegations of domestic abuse. (AFP)
Jun 02, 2022 01:47 (IST)
Amber Heard Disappointed "Beyond Words" After Defamation Verdict
US actress Amber Heard said she was disappointed "beyond words" Wednesday after a jury found she had made defamatory claims of abuse against her ex-husband Johnny Depp, calling it a "setback" for women. (AFP)
Jun 02, 2022 01:45 (IST)
Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Case, Ex-Wife Amber Heard To Pay $15 Million
A US jury found Wednesday that actress Amber Heard had made defamatory claims of abuse against her ex-husband Johnny Depp, and awarded him $15 million in damages. (AFP)
Jun 02, 2022 01:03 (IST)
Jury finds Depp defamed Heard, awards $2 million in damages
Jun 02, 2022 01:00 (IST)
Jury awards $15 mn in damages to Depp over Heard defamation
Jun 02, 2022 00:56 (IST)
Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp: jury
Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp: Jury (AFP)
Jun 02, 2022 00:31 (IST)
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Case
Closing arguments in the case were held on Friday at the end of a six-week trial riding on claims and counterclaims of domestic abuse between the Hollywood celebrities.
The 58-year-old Johnny Depp filed suit against Amber Heard over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in December 2018 in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse."
The Texas-born Heard, who had a starring role in "Aquaman," did not name Depp in the piece, but he sued her for implying he was a domestic abuser and is seeking $50 million in damages.
The 36-year-old Heard countersued for $100 million, saying she was defamed by statements made by Depp's lawyer, Adam Waldman, who told the Daily Mail her abuse claims were a "hoax."
