The Amber Heard versus Johnny Depp trial was a controversial case where Amber was accused of defamation against her ex-husband, Depp. Amber’s 2018 op-ed claimed she was a public face of domestic abuse, and Depp believed the piece implied he was the abuser. She may have lost out on millions of dollars when Disney dropped him from the sixth Pirates movie after the op-ed, and he sued his former flame for defamation and sought 50 million in damages.
Aber’s lawyers argued that Depp accused her of cheating and that there was plenty of evidence to prove her infidelity spree during their time together. One therapist even said that lying has been a lifelong pattern for Amber, who continues to stand by declarations that the courts believe to be false. Amber has been accused of being a narcissist who uses lying as a defense mechanism. A psychologist, Angelica, shared her thoughts on the trial and specifically on Amber’s personality traits, stating that lying has become a natural part of her life since a very early age.
The jury awarded Amber 15 million in debt, which was reduced to 10.35 million due to Virginia law. Amber wants the verdict to be dismissed, claiming it was not supported by the evidence and that one juror was not properly vetted. However, it seems unlikely that the Justice League star might not have the verdict overturned.
As of now, it is three days to decide whether to appeal the verdict. Amber’s lawyers motioned for the case to be dismissed before the trial began, but the judge denied the request. Additionally, Section 1 of the Virginia Commonwealth Code states that a judge will not instruct a jury in any way that might influence a verdict based on the evidence presented by both sides.
Depp is slowly picking up the pieces from the trial, with his first movie, Jean Du Berry, set to release in 2021. The movie tells the story of a peasant who rises to become the mistress of the French King, and stars My Wen in the title role of Louis Gorel, Pierre Richard, and Noah Me Lebowski. The movie is still in pre-production with no release date in sight.
In conclusion, Amber’s trial against Johnny Depp did not go her way, and if she is serious about appealing, it seems unlikely that a dismissal will be granted. Amber has a few weeks before she can decide on her next move and the chances of getting her groove back are slim.