Amber Heard was found liable for defaming Johnny Depp in an op-ed published in the Washington Post, and Depp was found liable for a statement his attorney made to the Daily Mail calling her claims a hoax.
The Jurors awarded Depp a total of $15 million in Damages and Heard $2 million. In a statement posted on his Instagram page to express his excitement, Depp said in a statement posted on Instagram, “the jury gave me my life back”.
Meanwhile, after the verdict, lots of celebrities and fans have shown their support for Johnny Depp. They are;
- Sharon Osbourne
Sharon mentioned that she was surprised by the verdict. “Wow, it wasn’t what I was expecting. I mean, I wanted Johnny to win but I didn’t expect him to”.
- Ashley Benson
On Instagram shortly after the verdict was announced, Benson shared a photo of Depp with the caption, “YESSSSSS”.
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- Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer posted a quote from feminist Gloria Steinem on Instagram, an hour after the verdict was announced, seemingly alluding to the trial’s verdict without explicitly referencing Depp or Amber in the post.
- Greg Ellis
Greg Ellis also posted on his page saying, “PLANT YOUR FLAG FOR JOHNNY DEPP, truth won out”