Johnny Depp and Amber Heard , React to Defamation Suit Ruling.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard , React to Defamation Suit Ruling.
On June 1, the Depp-Heard
defamation trial came to a close.
On June 1, the Depp-Heard
defamation trial came to a close.
Depp was awarded $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages combined.
Heard was awarded $2 million
in compensatory damages.
Each of them issued a statement
upon hearing the ruling.
Each of them issued a statement
upon hearing the ruling.
Heard said, "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, Amber Heard, via statement, as reported by NBC News.
I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback, Amber Heard, via statement, as reported by NBC News.
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, Amber Heard, via statement, as reported by NBC News.
Depp said, "the jury gave me my life back.
I am truly humbled.".
I am, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and the colossal support and kindness from around the world, Johnny Depp, via statement, as reported by NBC News.
I am, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and the colossal support and kindness from around the world, Johnny Depp, via statement, as reported by NBC News.
I hope that my quest to have the truth be told will have helped others, men or women, who have found themselves in my situation, and that those supporting them never give up, Johnny Depp, via statement, as reported by NBC News.
I also hope that the position will now return to innocent until proven guilty, both within the courts and in the media, Johnny Depp, via statement, as reported by NBC News