Verdict Reached in Amber Heard, Johnny Depp Libel Trial
The Washington Post where she said she was “a public figure representing domestic abuse,” without naming Depp.Heard claimed Depp physically and sexually abused her.
She filed a counterclaim against Depp for $100 million after his lawyer said her allegations against him were fake, notes the Associated Press.The jury awarded Depp $15 million.
Heard was awarded $2 million.Over the past six weeks, the jury has heard details about the couple’s marriage and has heard more than 100 hours of testimony.Heard testified that Depp had assaulted her over 10 times.
Depp disputed this, telling the jury he never attacked her. He also alleged that she had physically assaulted him.In response to Wednesday's verdict, Heard released a statement, NBC News reports, saying:The disappointment I feel today is beyond words.
