Johnny Depp Thanks The Jurors For Giving His Life Back, While Amber Heard Expresses “Disappointment” In The Verdict
It’s verdict time! The ongoing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation case finally comes to an end as the jury gives out their verdict on Wednesday. The jury has decided that the Aquaman actress is liable for defaming her ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp in her op-ed that she published in the Washington Post in 2018. They also have held the Pirates of the Caribbean actor liable for a statement that his lawyer made calling Amber Heard’s allegations of domestic violence a hoax. After the somewhat mixed verdict was out, the two actors took to their respective social media to give out statements with regard to the verdict.
Minutes after the jury sided with Johnny Depp in the defamation case, Amber Heard took to her social media to express her “disappointment” in the outcome. While on the other hand, Depp thanks the jury for giving his life back.
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Amber Heard took to her Instagram to post a statement regarding the defamation case against Johnny Depp. In her statement, the actress wrote, “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.”
The 36-year-old actress further said that this verdict sets back the clock to a time when women would be publicly shamed and humiliated for speaking up. Amber Heard states, “It sets back the idea that violence against women should be taken seriously.”
Speaking about Johnny Depp and his lawyers, Amber Heard said that they have successfully succeeded in getting the jury of the defamation case to overlook the main issue – Freedom of speech. She further states that they’ve managed to ensure that the jury ignores the evidence that was conclusive during their case in the UK.
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Amber Heard concludes her statement by saying, “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.” Following her post, Johnny Depp also released a statement thanking the jury for giving his life back.
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In his statement, Johnny Depp said, “Six years ago, my life, 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.”
He continues saying that the media had thrown false and very serious criminal allegations at him that gave birth to a great amount of hateful content. Johnny Depp added that all these allegations travelled so fast and had a seismic impact on his life and career. He said, “And six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled.”
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Jonny Depp continued saying, “From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. Speaking the truth was something that 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.”
He further goes on to say that the love and support he has gotten ever since the defamation trial against Amber Heard began has overwhelmed him. And he hopes that his situation gives hope to men or women who are dealing with a similar situation and that those who support them don’t give up. Johnny Depp adds, “I also hope that the position will now return to innocent until proven guilty, both within the courts and in the media.”
The 58-year-old actor in his statement acknowledges the work of the Judge, jurors, court staff, and the Sheriffs. Johnny Depp concludes by saying that the best is still to come and finally a new chapter has begun.
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