Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial update: Jury finds Depp was defamed

The jury in Virginia found that actor Johnny Depp was defamed by his ex-wife Amber Heard in a 2018 op-ed statement.

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This trial was conducted for six weeks. Millions of people were watching it on television and streaming it online.

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Now the decision has come which has gone in favor of actor Depp.

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The jury found that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard had been defamed. The jury was divided on this decision. Depp was paid more.

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The jury awarded Mr. Depp $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages but the judge set the total limit to $10.35 million.

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$10 million in compensatory damages and an additional $350,000 in punitive damages.

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The jury also awarded $2 million in damages to Ms. Heard.

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Heard, In response, posted on social media describing his feelings about the test result.

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She stated, "The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still....

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was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband."

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