Foreign news agencies reported that the famous American actress Amber Heard. On Monday, December 19, 2022, she revealed via her Instagram account that she had agreed to settle the defamation case she had been accused of. Johnny Depp ex husband reported It was a difficult decision after careful consideration.
Amber Heard He said in a statement that he did not admit to any wrongdoing. And the resulting mediation was not a compromise. But the reason she compromised was in part because of her experience with the American legal system that ruled out much of the direct evidence to support her testimony. And reputation and authority are more important than reason and due process.
“I decided to do this because I lost faith in the American legal system. to my unprotected testimony It has become fodder for entertainment media and social networks”.
Heard was accused by Johnny Depp.defameIn 2019, from the case he published an article through the Washington Post. she stated that she represents society in the domestic violence played by Depp. From the court of Fairfax City The state of Virginia ruled on June 1, 2022 in favor of Depp. Ask Heard to pay $15 million in damages.
Such fines are divided into compensation. $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages before a judge reduced the punitive damages to $350,000 due to the statutory limit.
The 36-year-old actress appealed the decision in early December. before she decided to accept she also said in a statement that although she’s appeal she was successful. The best results are simply Start a new investigation process. that a new jury will have to re-examine the same evidence
“I couldn’t get over it a third time,” Heard said, adding that he wanted to use his time in creative and meaningful ways. And he can’t risk unimaginable expenses. which not only affects finance but also mental, physical and emotional health.
“Women do not face persecution or bankruptcy for speaking the truth. Unfortunately, that’s normal,” Heard says. No one can take it away from me. My voice will always remain my most precious possession.
Depp’s attorney said: Under the settlement Depp reduced Heard’s damages to just $1 million. Because Depp wasn’t suing for the money, but he wanted the truth to come out. And he was satisfied that a painful period was officially over.
However, sources close to Depp told NBC News the court ruling against Amber Heard could be reversed. If you continue to falsely accuse or defame Depp in the future Contrary to what Heard said in her statement: There is no word limit in the mediation agreement.
