Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard

A Virginia jury decided primarily in favor of actor Johnny Depp on Wednesday, finding that a Washington Post editorial written by his ex-wife Amber Heard was defamatory. Jurors awarded Depp $15 million in total damages, but Judge Penney Azcarate capped the total at around $10 million in accordance with state limits. Moments later, the panel delivered a mixed verdict in Heard’s countersuit, awarding her $2 million in compensatory damages for one of three statements made by an attorney for Depp, which she said were defamatory. Advertisement Depp was not present, having flown to London for a surprise performance over the… Read Full Article