03 June,2022 08:13 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
File photo of Depp and Heard
The long-running and much-publicised Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard case finally came to a close with the Jury finding both liable for defamation. The jury awarded Depp significantly more damages than Heard, making it a legal victory for the actor. It awarded $15 million ($10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages) to Depp and $2 million to Heard.
Depp had sued Heard for defamation after she alluded to having faced domestic violence during her marriage. Heard countered his claim with a defamation suit as well. For several days, fans had ardently followed the public trial that played out like a cinematic offering, accusing Heard of being the abuser, in this case.
The actor found support in several Bollywood folk as well. Disha Patani extended her support by sharing a photo of Depp as the character Jack Sparrow, and said, "No body can ever replace you." Singer Sona Mohapatra tweeted about Heard: "She and her club of few selfish women, setback 1000's of genuine cases of women, who get the shorter end of the stick."
Ali Fazal took to his Instagram stories, clearly, the 35-year-old star was watching the Johnny Depp's verdict's live coverage. In his first story, he wrote, " OK this
is next level aniticipation :::. Anyone else watching this. #depp #heard #verdict."
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Actor and producer Neil Nitin Mukesh also shared a heartfelt IG story for Johnny Depp, he wrote, "And there is justice" with a big heart.
Shruti Haasan congratulated Johnny Depp via her Instagram story, with a quirky message. She wrote, "Congratulations! I adore you. Now please go get sober"
Sophie Choudry shared a message of support in her Instagram story, "Tell the world, I Johnny Depp, a man, am a victim too of domestic violence. See how many people believe or side with you." 6 years later he told his truth & he won both in and out of court. #AbuseHasNoGender #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeard."
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