It’s been one full year since the “Alice in Wonderland” star Johnny Depp won his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife the “Aquaman” actress Amber Heard.
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Following his win last year June 1, 2022, a lot happened. Heard who found it difficult to accept defeat appealed verdict the following month. Depp on his part appealed the $2 million she was awarded after the jury found that she was also defamed.
Six months ago, Heard and Depp reached an agreement which brought about the settlement of the case and it included Heard paying Depp the sum of $1M.
Heard has finally paid off the $1 million thereby putting an end to their defamation case which was heard worldwide.
Johnny Depp — Depp Will Share The $1M Into Five Places
Right from the word go, Depp made it clear that his desire was to unearth the truth to the world. During the case settlement, Depp’s lawyers acknowledged that their client has achieved his goal and has no interest in the money but plans to donate it to charity.
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In their joint statement made at the time, his attorneys, Benjamin Chew and Camille Vasquez said, “We are pleased to formally close the door on this painful chapter for Mr. Depp, who made clear throughout this process that his priority was about bringing the truth to light.”
They also added, “The jury’s unanimous decision and the resulting judgement in Mr. Depp’s favor against Ms. Heard remain fully in place.”
Depp has just proved to be a man of his word because no sooner did he receive the money did he divide it into five places of $200,000 to donate to five charities namely: Make-A-Film Foundation, The Painted Turtle, Red Feather, Tetiaroa Society, and Amazonia Fund Alliance.
Johnny Depp — Heard’s Settlement Statement
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Following her decision to settle the case, the “Never Back Down” actress issued a statement explaining that her decision was thought through and not done out of fear, coercion, or threatened to do so.
In the Instagram post made by the 37-year-old in December 2022, she said, “I have made no admission. This is not an act of concession. There are no restrictions or gags with respect to my voice moving forward.”
Referencing the massive social media boos and mockery she received during the trial, Heard continued, “I make this decision having lost faith in the American legal system, where my unprotected testimony served as entertainment and social media fodder.”
Heard went on to explain, “I cannot afford to risk an impossible bill — one that is not just financial, but also psychological, physical and emotional. Women shouldn’t have to face abuse or bankruptcy for speaking her truth, but unfortunately it is not uncommon.”
She further made it clear that she, “… will not be threatened, disheartened or dissuaded by what happened from speaking the truth. No one can and no one will take that from me. My voice forever remains the most valuable asset I have
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