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In reply to the discussion: ****Johnny Depp wins defamation suit**** [View all]
Kingofalldems
(40,097 posts)9. The scene outside the courtroom should be interesting.
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True, but his ex-business manager and ex-lawyers stole about $650M from him so anything
catbyte
Jun 2022
#45
It is extremely difficult for a public figure to win a defamation suit. They have to prove actual
catbyte
Jun 2022
#15
The later Pirates movies weren't all that great, but I'm sure Depp appreciated the paychecks.
Jedi Guy
Jun 2022
#57
Very, very, very had to win...especially if the plaintiff if a public figure.
Scottie Mom
Jun 2022
#84
The Lawyer has to pay that. I heard it on Court TV...they have insurance...but I doubt she
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#91
What was telling to me was that no former romantic partner testified that Depp abused them.
Jedi Guy
Jun 2022
#58
The thing is, they weren't married long, and she was a grown up, so it's not a case of "older man-
lindysalsagal
Jun 2022
#85
She said he threw a bottle towards her on the stand so I highly doubt he abused her and
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#92
Did you watch the trial? I don't care what she said outside of the jury...she testified that
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#131
She also sent a letter demanding the penthouses, cars, an allowance and full support for her
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#150
As I recall from the trial, the $7m was after taxes and after lawyer fees so it ended up
MLAA
Jun 2022
#48
I agree also. I began watching this trial firmly on Amber Heard's side at first but the evidence was
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#93
I am a woman but my best friend (male) was obsessed too...so guilty as charged.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#129
Well he is pretty 'hot' hehe. I always liked Depp and was very sad that he was accused of this
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#96
Well, you didn't watch the trial now did you? The only evidence was a we now know a fake
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#99
I had a teenage marriage and my ex abusive. I first supported Heard until I heard the tape
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#101
The final straw for me was, when my Ex took a loaded gun and pointed it at me. He pulled the
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#124
Beautiful, so beautiful! Your Dad must really be a special man to do that
2Gingersnaps
Jun 2022
#134
He was an amazing guy...he literally fit the cliche he would give the shirt off his back to
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#137
You must not know too many actual victims of long term domestic violence.
2Gingersnaps
Jun 2022
#102
I am so sorry Gingersnap. I had nice parents who loved me and didn't abuse me at all.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#127
Thank you, it was not my Mom and Dad, they were classic Romeo and Juliet,
2Gingersnaps
Jun 2022
#136
When I lived in Georgia...the state lost thousands of foster kids over several years...no idea
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#139
That is a beautiful thing too!! That is the part about keeping silent that is so dangerous,
2Gingersnaps
Jun 2022
#142
This has nothing to do with any of that...Amber Heard absolutely lied. I suggests you watch the
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#103
We can't have women using the MeToo movement as cover for carrying out a vendetta against a man
TheRealNorth
Jun 2022
#23
I share concerns but I"m not sure it is the verdict, but rather the crediblity of the individual.
hlthe2b
Jun 2022
#27
Yeah I have to admit that I listened to the entire trial and recaps...I think the verdict was
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#105
Agree. I can never quite look at him the same way. He may be swell to many but he is also
gldstwmn
Jun 2022
#73
Everyone knew the oped was about him and she accused him of rape...the first time she did that.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#108
I watched the entire trial. I am telling you she lied...it was a toxic marriage and she set up to
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#76
I watched the trial. She egged him on and belittled him all the time. She made sure there
Autumn
Jun 2022
#143
She "love bombed" him. I also started thinking she was diabolical.
littlemissmartypants
Jun 2022
#146
That makes a lot of sense. She is one of the most devious women I have ever sat and listen to.
Autumn
Jun 2022
#147
I agree it was the correct verdict. And for those angry about Me Too...be angry with Amber
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#77
Nope, that was the lawyer Walden who will have to pay two million. He was Johnny's lawyer in
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#110
I don't think Depp is a bad person. I look at those who came out for him...old girlfriends
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#111
They are both freaking nuts, neither deserves to win anything. Both are liars and abusers.
OverBurn
Jun 2022
#61
She won the case against the lawyer Walden...who was considered an agent of Depp and
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#115
Depp got his life back...she accused him not only of abuse but of rape in the Post article.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#128
Sound like you didn't listen to any of her testimony. There was no proof at all that Depp abused her
Autumn
Jun 2022
#148
Nope, this was a clear victory for Depp...he cleared his name. Had the jury found one
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#116
They ruled not all the statements in the countersuit was defamatory. And that is against Walden.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#119