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Depp-Heard trial: Advocates fear chilling effect on accusers

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Jun 1, 2022
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard react to trial verdicts: Read their full statements
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Jun 3, 2022Newest
Depp-Heard trial: Advocates fear chilling effect on accusers
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FOX 29 Philadelphia
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Jury to return Wednesday for ongoing deliberations (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published May 31, 2022
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The civil jury in Virginia will return Wednesday for deliberations in Johnny Depp's libel trial against Amber Heard. Here's what they are considering.
NBC News
No verdict yet in Depp-Heard trial; jury to return Wednesday (opens NBC News)
Published May 31, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The jury finished a second day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in Johnny Depp’s defamation claims against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Kokomo Tribune
Verdicts reached in Johnny Depp, Amber Heard libel trial (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published May 31, 2022
Kokomo Tribune's feed description
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday said it has reached a verdict in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who testified that Depp physically and
Boston
Jury sides with Depp on lawsuit, Heard on counterclaim (opens Boston)
Published May 31, 2022
Boston's feed description
Depp sued Heard for libel over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post.
NPR
Jury sides with Johnny Depp in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard (opens NPR)
Published May 31, 2022
NPR's feed description
A jury has reached a verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, finding that Heard defamed her ex-husband in a 2018 op-ed published by The Washington Post.
Fox News
Judge Jeanine applauds Johnny Depp verdict: Jury saw through Amber Heard's 'cruel' and 'callous' lies (opens Fox News)
Published May 31, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Judge Jeanine Pirro said the jury in the Johnny Depp case sent a message with their verdict in Depp's favor, praising them for not believing Amber Heard's 'lies.'
The Daily Caller
Johnny Depp And Amber Heard React To The Jury’s Verdict (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 31, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Johnny Depp won the defamation suit he filed against Amber Heard. After six grueling weeks in court, both Heard and Depp came forward to reveal their thoughts.
FOX 61 Hartford
Jury reaches verdicts in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel trial (opens FOX 61 Hartford)
Published May 31, 2022
FOX 61 Hartford's feed description
During closing arguments, both sides told the jury that a verdict in their favor would give their clients their lives back.
The Guardian
Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: memorable quotes from the trial (opens The Guardian)
Published May 31, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Witnesses testified about a marriage consumed by ‘mutual abuse’, ‘a lot of anger’ and ‘obsessive jealousy’
Los Angeles Times
Jury reaches a verdict in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial. How will it end? (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 31, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
A Virginia jury has reached a verdict in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's turbulent defamation trial. It will be read Wednesday at noon Pacific time.
Local News 8
Johnny Depp wins libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard (opens Local News 8)
Published May 31, 2022
Local News 8's feed description
A jury on Wednesday ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.
Newsweek
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Live Coverage: Jury reaches verdict (opens Newsweek)
Published May 31, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The jury will read its verdict in court at 3 p.m. Follow for the latest updates.
Newsweek
Amber Heard sits emotionless as jury rules in Johnny Depp's favor (opens Newsweek)
Published May 31, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Depp was awarded a total of $15 million in damages on Wednesday.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial: What Are Jurors Considering for Verdict? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 31, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
After a six-week trial, a civil jury in Virginia is deliberating defamation claims by Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard. The trial has featured lurid testimony with explicit details about the movie stars’ short and volatile marriage.
Breitbart News
Watch Live: Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Trial Verdict Reached (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 31, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Watch live as Judge Penney Azcarate reads the verdict for Depp v. Heard, which was reached on Wednesday after a more than two-day deliberation.
New York Times
The verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial is in. Here’s what to know. (opens New York Times)
Published May 31, 2022
News West 9
Amber Heard, Johnny Depp take to social after verdict is read (opens News West 9)
Published May 31, 2022
News West 9's feed description
Amber Heard expressed "disappointment" in the jury's decision, while Johnny Depp said he was "deeply humbled" in their ruling.
Fox News
Johnny Depp trial watchers proclaim "Justice for Johnny!" after verdict read (opens Fox News)
Published May 31, 2022
Fox News's feed description
People waiting outside the courthouse for the conclusion of the Johnny Depp defamation trial against Amber Heard reacted to the jury's verdict Wednesday.
Foxla
Johnny Depp verdict: Amber Heard must pay $15 million, Depp must pay $2 million (opens Foxla)
Published May 31, 2022
Foxla's feed description
After weeks of testimony, a jury ruled partly in favor of both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard — saying that both actors defamed the other with claims of domestic abuse.
Newsweek
Debate rages after Depp vs. Heard jury pause deliberation to ask question (opens Newsweek)
Published May 31, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The jury wanted clarification from Judge Azcarate, and experts can't decide whether the ruling favors Johnny Depp or Amber Heard.
NBC News
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Jury reaches verdict (opens NBC News)
Published May 31, 2022
NBC News's feed description
A seven-person jury has reached a verdict regarding Depp’s defamation suit against Heard.
The Guardian
Heard-Depp trial verdict: jury rules in favor of Johnny Depp (opens The Guardian)
Published May 31, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
The focus of the case was a 2018 editorial Heard wrote in the Washington Post calling herself ‘a public figure representing domestic abuse’
RedState
BREAKING: The Verdict Is in for the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial (opens RedState)
Published May 31, 2022
RedState's feed description
Here's what the jury determined in the widely followed defamation trial.
Washington Post
Live updates: Jury reaches a verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial (opens Washington Post)
Published May 31, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial moved to the jury Friday after six weeks of testimony.
My9nj
Johnny Depp verdict: Amber Heard must pay over $10 million, Depp must pay $2 million (opens My9nj)
Published May 31, 2022
My9nj's feed description
After weeks of testimony, a jury ruled partly in favor of both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard — saying that both actors defamed the other with claims of domestic abuse.

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