Coverage dated May 25, 2022 to May 27, 2022

Jury's Duty in Depp-Heard Trial Doesn't Track Public Debate

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

When the jury in Johnny Depp’s libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard resumes deliberations after the Memorial Day weekend, its focus will be on issues much removed from the public debate that has engulfed the proceedings.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial: No verdict returned by jury Friday; deliberations set to resume Tuesday

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

  2. Newest

    Jury's Duty in Depp-Heard Trial Doesn't Track Public Debate

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

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  1. NBC News

    Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial: Inside the key allegations (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The seven-person jury in Virginia’s Fairfax County Circuit Court could begin deliberating as soon as Friday.

  2. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments Friday in Johnny Depp's high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Johnny Depp Trial: Closing arguments happening Friday; jury deliberations set to begin (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Closing arguments in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard $50 million defamation case are expected to be heard on Friday as the six-week trial comes to a close in Fairfax County.

  4. FOX 4 Dallas

    Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial: Closing arguments underway; jury deliberations set to begin (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Closing arguments in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard $50 million defamation case are underway on Friday as the six-week trial comes to a close in Fairfax County.

  5. Washington Examiner

    What to expect for Friday's closing arguments: Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The jurors in Johnny Depp's and Amber Heard's defamation lawsuit were sent home early Thursday, and closing arguments begin Friday morning at 9 a.m. EDT.

  6. Foxla

    Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial: What happens next and when to expect a verdict (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    What's next for the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard $50 million defamation case as the trial wraps up closing arguments on Friday?

  7. KTVU San Francisco

    Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial: No verdict returned by jury Friday; deliberations set to resume Tuesday (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Closing arguments in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard $50 million defamation case wrapped up on Friday as the six-week trial comes to a close in Fairfax County.

  8. Deseret News

    The 6-week Depp-Heard trial is coming to an end. Here’s what to expect from the verdict (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial is coming to an end as the attorney gave final arguments and the jury began deliberation Friday afternoon.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: A mudslinging spectacle | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    With the livestream of the actors' legal dispute dominating social media, how has it impacted public perception as well as survivors of sexual violence?

  10. KRDO

    Closing arguments underway in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Sonia Moghe, CNN After more than 100 hours of testimony over six weeks, closing arguments have begun in the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Depp sued Heard for $50 million over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she wrote in which she called herself “a public figure representing d…

  11. Newsweek

    Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: What to expect during closing statements (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    As Depp and Heard's high-profile defamation trial draws to its conclusion, Newsweek has spoken with legal experts about what to expect from their lawyers.

  12. Newsweek

    When are Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's closing arguments? How to watch (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's trial is finally coming to an end, with their lawyers expected to make their closing arguments in the defamation case.

  13. CBS News

    Testimony concludes in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, after Heard returned to the stand (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."

  14. Wfmy News 2

    Amber Heard ends testimony asking Johnny Depp to 'leave me alone' (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    Jurors will hear closing arguments on Friday in a defamation trial that has lasted six weeks.

  15. FOX 5 New York

    Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: Closing arguments Friday in libel lawsuit (opens FOX 5 New York)

    Published

    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments Friday in Johnny Depp's high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

  16. Shore News Network

    Jurors start deliberations in Depp, Heard defamation case (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    By Lisa Richwine (Reuters) - Jurors began deliberating the dueling defamation claims from actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on Friday after six weeks of

  17. Deutsche Welle

    Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: A mudslinging spectacle | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    With the livestream of the actors' legal dispute dominating social media, how has it impacted public perceptions as well as survivors of sexual violence?

  18. Tucson

    At long last, Depp jurors hear closings, begin deliberations (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    Lawyers for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard made their closing arguments to a Virginia jury in Depp's civil suit against his ex-wife. Both sides told the jury Friday that a

  19. Breitbart News

    Watch Live: Closing Arguments for Johnny Depp Defamation Trial Against Amber Heard (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Watch as the closing arguments take place for actor Johnny Depp's defamation trial against actress Amber Heard. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing | Entertainment

  20. Lamag

    Depp Trial Closing Arguments: If They Abused Each Other, Amber Wins (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Each ex accused the other of ruining their life through lies and abuse and now a jury can try to make heads or tails of it

  21. CBS News

    Watch Live: Attorneys for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard give closing arguments after 6 weeks of dramatic testimony (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."

  22. Washington Examiner

    Attorneys issue final pleas in closing arguments: Johnny Depp v Amber Heard (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The seven jurors and two alternates in Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard began listening to closing arguments from the celebrities' attorneys Friday morning.

  23. New York Times

    The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Libel Case Is in the Jury’s Hands (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    After closing arguments, the judge asked a jury in Virginia to decide a defamation trial that focused as much on domestic abuse as damaged reputations.

  24. CBS News

    Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard after 6 weeks of dramatic testimony (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."

  25. Forbes

    Johnny Depp Amber Heard Defamation Trial Handed Off To Jury (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The civil trial has lasted for six weeks.

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