Amber Heard ordered to pay Johnny Depp $15 million for defamation

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After 13 hours of deliberation, the jury ruled in favor of the “Pirate of the Caribbean” actor. Amber Heard will have to pay 15 million dollars in damages to the American actor.

The verdict falls. Amber Heard, eyes lowered, understands that she has lost her case. She is sentenced for defamation to pay 15 million dollars to her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, whom she had accused of domestic violence. Meanwhile, jurors ruled that Johnny Depp also defamed Amber Heard, awarding her $2 million in financial compensation. In front of the Courthouse, Johnny Depp fans exult and show their support for the actor.

For six weeks, the United States has witnessed live the shameless unpacking of the intimacy of the ex-Hollywood couple. During the trial, the Hollywood star has always denied the violence. On social networks, Amber Heard came out “devastated” by the verdict. For his part, Johnny Depp posted a message on Instagram: “The jury brought me back to life”did he declare.


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