Was the verdict overturned for the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case?
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The sensationalized defamation libel case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard came to an end and the jury announced the final verdict on 31st May. Regardless, new video clips have surfaced online claiming that the verdict was overturned.
Social media platforms have become a medium for fans to discuss Depp and Heard’s defamation case. It did not take long for the internet users to share their stance on the recently surfaced videos.
Here is everything you need to know.
The verdict for Johnny Depp was not overturned
The videos first started appearing on 3rd June. Shortly after the clips went viral on YouTube and other social media platforms.
Most of the clips included the headline that the verdict of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case has been overturned.
The comment section under the YouTube video has been turned off. The short video consisted of snippets from Depp’s older interviews.
Additionally, the video only came with the headline of the verdict being overturned. No further information or details of the same was mentioned.
Regardless, many users believed the news to be true hence it received more than a million views on the platform. However, it has been confirmed th at the clips are doctored.
As stated above, the jury’s verdict was not overturned. However, Heard’s attorney has said that they would be appealing to the court. In simple terms, it means they would ask the higher court to investigate the case to ensure that the decision was made fairly.
It took Amber Heard 1 day to ruin a man's life.
— Gareth Roberts (@GazzaSRobets) June 2, 2022
It took Johnny Depp 6 years, millions of dollars, witnesses and audio recordings to get that back.
Yet she is still making this all about herself.#AbuseHasNoGender #AmberTurdIsAnAbuser #JohnnyDeppGotJustice
Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case final verdict
On Wednesday, a seven-person jury unanimously voted in support of Johnny Depp. He was awarded $15 million in punitive damages.
The jury also found one statement made by Depp’s former lawyer to be defamatory. Hence, the Aquaman actress should receive $2 million in compensatory damages.
I have to say Johnny Depp's team ending his testimony with the audio of Amber saying "…tell them, I, Johnny Depp, a man, am a victim of domestic violence…and see how many people believe or side with you," was probably one of the most powerful moments thus far
— Emily (@EMMYG214) April 26, 2022
Amber Heard to appeal the verdict
Amber Heard’s attorney, Elaine Bredehoft, featured on NBC’s Today and confirmed that her client ‘absolutely’ intends to appeal.
Bredehoft mentioned, ‘She has some excellent grounds for it. There was so much evidence that did not come in.’
According to Deadline, Bredehoft also claimed during the interview that the evidentiary decisions and the influence of social media played a major role in the verdict of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case.
As of now, it remains unclear when Heard will appeal to the court since Bredehoft did not mention any other details.
