Stars together with Naomi Campbell, Amy Schumer, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry have spoken out after Johnny Depp received his defamation case in opposition to Amber Heard.
On Wednesday, the jury confirmed that they'd unanimously reached a verdict, awarding the Pirates of the Caribbean actor – who was not in court docket – $10million (£8million) in compensatory damages, and an additional $5million (£4million) in punitive damages.
Heard, 36, received one in all her three defamation countersuit claims in opposition to Depp, and was awarded $2million (£1.6million).
Following the decision, Depp shared an announcement on social media, which thousands and thousands reacted to.
Amongst them was mannequin Naomi, who commented a string of coronary heart emoji, with Fairly Little Liars star Ashley Benson following swimsuit.
Aerosmith’s Joe, who's a part of the band Hollywood Vampires with Depp, additionally commented hearts in addition to thumbs up emoji.
Musician Ryan Adams, who has confronted allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied, additionally supported Depp.
Comic Amy didn't point out Heard by title however appeared to share a quote supporting her.
She shared: ‘”Any lady who chooses to behave like a full human being ought to be warned that the armies of establishment will deal with her as one thing of a grimy joke…she is going to want her sisterhood.” – Gloria Steinem.’
After the decision, Heard mentioned in an announcement: ‘The frustration I really feel at this time is past phrases.
‘I’m heartbroken that the mountain of proof nonetheless was not sufficient to face as much as the disproportionate energy, affect, and sway of my ex-husband.
‘I’m much more upset with what this verdict means for different ladies. It's a setback.
‘It units again the clock to a time when a lady who spoke up and spoke out may very well be publicly shamed and humiliated.
‘It units again the concept that violence in opposition to ladies is to be taken severely.
‘I consider Johnny’s attorneys succeeded in getting the jury to miss the important thing problem of Freedom of Speech and ignore proof that was so conclusive that we received within the UK.
‘I’m unhappy I misplaced this case. However I'm sadder nonetheless that I appear to have misplaced a proper I believed I had as an American – to talk freely and brazenly.’
understands that Heard plans to enchantment the choice.
Depp added: ‘Six years in the past, my life, the lifetime of my youngsters, the lives of these closest to me, and in addition, the lives of the individuals who for a lot of, a few years have supported and believed in me had been endlessly modified.
‘All within the blink of a watch. False, very critical and prison allegations had been levied at me by way of the media, which triggered an infinite barrage of hateful content material, though no costs had been ever introduced in opposition to me.
‘It had already traveled around the globe twice inside a nanosecond and it had a seismic influence on my life and my profession. And 6 years later, the jury gave me my life again. I'm actually humbled.
‘My determination to pursue this case, understanding very nicely the peak of the authorized hurdles that I might be going through and the inevitable, worldwide spectacle into my life, was solely made after appreciable thought.
‘From the very starting, the purpose of bringing this case was to disclose the reality, whatever the end result.’
‘Talking the reality was one thing that I owed to my youngsters and to all those that have remained steadfast of their help of me. I really feel at peace understanding I've lastly completed that,’ he continued.
‘I'm, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection and the colossal help and kindness from around the globe. I hope that my quest to have the reality be instructed may have helped others, males or ladies, who've discovered themselves in my state of affairs, and that these supporting them by no means hand over.
‘I additionally hope that the place will now return to harmless till confirmed responsible, each inside the courts and within the media.
‘I want to acknowledge the noble work of the Choose, the jurors, the court docket employees and the Sheriffs who've sacrificed their very own time to get up to now, and to my diligent and unwavering authorized workforce who did a rare job in serving to me to share the reality.
‘The very best is but to come back and a brand new chapter has lastly begun. Veritas numquam perit. Reality by no means perishes.’
Depp has since been seen celebrating with Jeff Beck and Sam Fender at a pub in Newcastle.
The actor sued his ex-wife for $50million (£39million) over an op-ed she wrote in 2018, about her experiences with home violence.
Whereas Depp was not named within the Washington Publish article, his workforce argued that it implied he was sexually and bodily abusive over the course of their relationship – one thing he has firmly denied.
The Aquaman actress later countersued, looking for $100million (£79million) in damages and claiming that he libeled her by calling her a liar.
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