Verdict Reached in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Defamation Trial

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A jury reached a decision in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial on Wednesday (June 1st). 

The jurors ruled unanimously in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Depp, who was not present at the hearing “due to previously scheduled work commitments made before the trial,” was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. 

The jury also reached a verdict regarding a $100 million counterclaim Heard filed against Depp. Heard was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages and no punitive damages.

 

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