Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Believe all women, except Amber Heard, Chris Rock joked recently. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard attend the UK Premiere of "Mortdecai" at Empire Leicester Square on January 19, 2015 in London, England. Not literally, of course: I could look away if I chose. I think its probably a defense mechanism but its also calculated too. This case is about using the courts as a platform to tell his side of the story and clearing the record and swaying the court of public opinion, Ahouraian said. But many women have exploited #MeToo as a weapon designed to extract revenge, money or publicity. Toplines: Results among U.S. adult citizens for every question. Readers speculate why, Letters to the Editor: Serious about the drought? UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Chanting) Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny. Heard defamation trial; a court case intended to determine whether Amber Heard had defamed her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018 in which she. Johnny Depp said that he had never "struck any woman" during his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard on Tuesday. "I think there are a lot of reasons for that," Bedera said. Ahouraian says if the jury finds that Heard defamed Depp, her career would be done., Similarly, Lizardo said Heards reputation has been severely damaged and Depps planned rebuttal witnesses might just demolish her credibility altogether.. He went into this knowing that all of this was going to come out, Ahouraian said. Juda Engelmayer, the president of public relations firm Herald PR who reps disgraced filmmaker Harvey Weinstein, agreed that the fact that the trial was televised was a loss for Heard in the public and suited Depp well as a natural entertainer. Yes, Bedera responded. Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of sexual assault, Jury hears recordings of Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard's volatile arguments. Previous reporting and testimony at the trial suggest that Depp struggles with drinking and drug use. Copyright The Mining Journal | https://www.miningjournal.net | 249 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 | 906-228-2500, public figure representing domestic abuse., I felt as though I was on trial in the court of public opinion., nor have I ever struck any woman in my life.. Last Thursday, Depp's former agent testified that studios were less willing to work with him because of his "unprofessional behavior" and rumored substance abuse. ", "In a defamation case, the jury needs to ascertain the truth of the underlying statements," Lau continued. Constantine said that while she kept in mind that Depp is an actor while analyzing his courtroom behavior, she found his testimony to be authentic. It was about, like, six weeks. There is enough evidence to support Johnny Depp 's $50 million claim of defamation. For the past few months, the federal Status of Women committee has been studying the issue of domestic violence, and hearing from dozens of witnesses, but have you read any coverage of that? Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram. ", TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM JOHNNY DEPP DEFAMATION TRIAL, She said he shoved his fingers insider her. He is suing his ex-wife for $50 million, alleging she defamed him in her 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse. If Depp somehow prevails, one can expect similar lawsuits against other women who say theyve survived abuse. Whether or not he wins I dont think it matters to him or even to the court of public opinion, Lizardo said. "This is not one of these Johnny Depp performances. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor accused Heard of indirectly defaming him by referencing allegations she made against him amid their divorce. The lesson seems to be that who is believed in a situation in which there are mutual accusations of domestic violence will depend on popularity and that men will be given the benefit of the doubt, while women will be ridiculed for their tears. In one 2016 recording taken after Head accused Depp of domestic abuse and obtained a restraining order, Heard says to Depp, "You can say it was a fair fight. Depp is a world-famous and much-beloved actor. And, in the meantime, domestic violence victims and abusers alike are watching this play out. Depp testified at length about the childhood abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother, Betty Sue, even flinching on the stand as he described how hed protect himself when she walked past him at home. Heard has also denied allegations of abuse, and her legal team. Depp has also launched a $50m case against Heard in the US over a column she penned for the Washington Post about her experience as a victim of domestic violence. Life is stressful. "Absolutely, it's already happening," said Bedera. I cant look away from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial. Or, in Canada, the pressing issue of training judges to recognize intimate partner violence, which is the subject of a current private members bill in the House of Commons. Depp sued Heard for $50 million and argued that she defamed him when she called herself "a public figure representing domestic abuse" in a newspaper opinion piece. "This is not your ordinary defamation case. Although the article did not use his name, Depp claims it destroyed his career and made him a Hollywood pariah. Primary Menu Sections Skip to search results Its more important than the actual lawsuit, Ahouraian said. Actor Johnny Depp waves to the gallery as he leaves for a break Monday during his defamation trial in Fairfax, Va. against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Get the Opinion newsletter. Twitter: @AbcarianLAT. Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and the court of public opinion Elizabeth Renzetti Published April 27, 2022 Updated April 28, 2022 This article was published more than 6 months ago. Accuracy and availability may vary. Both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard admit that there was violence in this relationship. the behavioral analyst said. BENJAMIN CHEW: We are also most pleased that the trial has resonated for so many people in the public who value truth and justice. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm. A Warner Bros. The actor has accused Heard of throwing a bottle of vodka at him, smashing his hand and slicing his finger; throwing a bottle of mineral spirits at his face; and being emotionally abusive. California entertainment lawyer Mitra Ahouraian added that the case isnt really about winning a defamation claim but about clearing Depps name in the public sphere, as hes said. This story has been shared 100,343 times. Johnny Depp won his defamation trial, and Amber Heard has partially won her countersuit against Depp. A psychologist hired by Mr. Depps team diagnosed her with borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. And while Depp may come out a little tarnished and is not a family man anymore after the trial, Engelmayer says Depp has shown how vast his base of supporters and fans is, which could appeal to studios considering hiring him for new projects. And, you know, now, Depp's argument for suing her was that the op-ed was baseless and that it cost him roles, you know, including another "Pirates Of The Caribbean" movie. Heard won $2 million in compensatory damages. Online, theres a level of industrial-scale bullying directed at Heard that puts all previous social media pile-ons to shame. Under cross-examination, Johnny Depp was asked if he was more upset by events in 2016 than by what Amber Heard wrote in allegedly defamatory article. On the stand Wednesday, Heard detailed multiple physical abuse allegations and blamed his behavior on substance abuse and addiction. "One question I have right now, in our sort of post-#MeToo moment," Bedera commented, "we're trying to decide what the consequences should be for intimate partner violence. 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Actor Johnny Depp testifies as an article seen on a screen is entered into evidence, during the trial at Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., Wednesday, April 20, 2022. LIMBONG: Yeah. "I just stood there while he did that. In court on Monday, Depp's medical team testified about the night his finger tip was severed, with the actor saying that Heard threw a glass vodka bottle at him, leading to it getting cut off. A makeup brand even took part in the anti-Heard melee, posting a TikTok video meant to contradict her lawyers description of how she covered up bruises. ", JOHNNY DEPP V. AMBER HEARD: THE SHOCKING TRIAL'S WILDEST MOMENTS. There are ambiguities in the sordid conflict between the divorced actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, but some things are clear. And while they arent going to make him the lovable hero in the next movie, they could make him the hate-able villain or the lovable villain.. A jury in Fairfax, Va., on Wednesday ruled in Johnny Depp's favor, and he will be awarded more than $10 million in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. This was a he hit her, she hit him story, and The Post was remiss for publishing Heards unverified claims without a response from the other side. Hyper-organizing" and described the actress as "belligerent and abusive.". The publication had described him as a "wife-beater.". You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The trial of Depp's defamation case against Heard entered its 15th day on Thursday. (Samuel Corum/AFP), She added that attorneys often advise women not to wear "black in the courtroom. Depp won$10 million in compensatory damages and, $5 million in punitive damages. A judge, evaluating 14 incidents of Depps alleged abuse of Heard, found that 12 of them had occurred and concluded that The Suns words were substantially true., Now Depp is suing Heard in Virginia for $50 million, saying that she defamed him when she described herself, in a Washington Post opinion essay that didnt mention Depp, as a public figure representing domestic abuse. His case seems absurd, since even if he were entirely innocent, the British verdict was well known, and Heard was referring to what she symbolized, not what she allegedly endured. Johnny Depp, 58, is suing ex-wife Amber Heard for US$50 million (NZ$76.5m), claiming she defamed him in her 2018 Washinton Post op-ed where she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse . COVID origins? Mr. Depp has accused his ex-wife of revenge defecation in their marital bed, and of throwing a vodka bottle at him, which severed the tip of his finger. Results, interactive data, and methodology on Americans' attitudes on the defamation trial with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, from a May 20 - 22, 2022 YouGov survey. Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though . Heard countersued Depp after his lawyer said her claims were false in statements to the press. By 2012, she was "walking on eggshells" but didn't know what she'd done wrong. ! Their former marriage therapist described their relationship as mutual abuse, which is itself a contentious term. Actor Johnny Depp attends his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., April 27, 2022. I didnt know what to do," she recalled. Johnny Depp looks on in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 3, 2022. It's been a long trial. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. All rights reserved. LIMBONG: Now, I should add that Heard did countersue, and then the jury also awarded her $2 million. When Heard went to court to get a domestic violence restraining order against Depp, she had a bruise on her cheekbone from where she said he threw a phone at her. A color of control, power and dominance. Experts said he achieved this with his time on the stand. As an alleged victim of domestic abuse, Amber Heard has a new problem. Bedera also says that she is concerned about the impact this trial could have on victims of intimate partner violence and their willingness to come forward. Or security. And if Depp joked about killing her Lets burn Amber!! We also know that one of the best ways to stem this epidemic is through prevention, which requires educating our children very early in their lives about the power of consent and how to conduct healthy relationships. A small number of accounts can drive conversations on Twitter, he said. Again, what may be true or not is impossible for bystanders to guess. On the other hand, Because [Depp is] a natural star who is always entertaining, hes in front of the TV camera and hes entertaining once again, Engelmayer said of the televised trial. Editorial: Los Angeles County bus riders get no shelter from the storm. Photos introduced as evidence depict a gruesome injury. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. By Jessica Winter May 23, 2022 Update: On June 1st, the jury awarded. Depp is suing Heard for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed in which she declared she was a victim of domestic violence. Certainly winning the lawsuit helps because it would establish that something untrue was said about him and thats a big deal.. There are ambiguities in the sordid conflict between the divorced actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, but some things are clear. This is also not unusual. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Rihannas zodiac sign reveals secrets to her Super Bowl 2023 success, A lousy Valentines season for some of Hollywoods heartbreakers, Johnny Depp attorney Camille Vasquez getting cold shoulder from fellow NBC staffers: report, Devastated Johnny Depp at Jeff Becks bedside before his death: report, has shown how vast his base of supporters and fans is. Depp is suing Heard for defamation after she stated in a 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post that she had become a public figure representing domestic abuse. Her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, is suing her for $50 million. I can't wait for the inevitable docu-series and its fresh, new perspective. Heard said she confided in her therapist and her mother, who has since passed away. But Depp neednt succeed in court to achieve his ends. They originally awarded him $15 million, but because of, you know, certain laws in Virginia, the judge amended that down to just over $10 million. That could pose risks to accusers who are not as high-profile as Depp and Heard. She is sitting in a high-pressure role. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard are continuing to face off in a highly publicized libel trial. We can choose to look at conflicting accounts and evidence and conclude that we just dont know what exactly happened. Heard didn't name Depp in the article - however, he says the . What was clearly a complicated relationship has been rendered in black and white by legions of Depp superfans who seem to find some larger life purpose in standing up for the honor of Captain Jack Sparrow and smearing the woman who dared accuse him of wrongdoing. What does she wear? It was so important for Depp to clear his name on the domestic violence accusations that he was willing to air his other dirty laundry in the process including his battle with alcohol and drugs. Here's Depp's lawyer, Benjamin Chew, speaking just outside the courthouse yesterday, thanking the jury and Depp supporters. Amber Heard on April 13 and Johnny Depp on April 11. Could it be possible also that the public might be more sympathetic toward Depp because he is such a big movie star, and so well-liked on screen for decades? Johnny Depp is suing Amber Heard, 36, for $50 million in a defamation lawsuit over her 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she referred to herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse.". The trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard shows how bias impacts moral judgement. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It doesnt mean he seriously thought about doing it. He said she might fling an ashtray at his head or hit him with her high heel or a telephone or whatevers handy., In our house, he said, we were never exposed to any type of safety. the court of public opinion is the only one that matters," a crisis PR . Tell the world, Johnny, tell them, 'Johnny Depp, I, Johnny Depp, a man, Im a victim, too, of domestic violence. She described the disorders as "two sides of the same coin" that feature "dramatic, erratic and emotional" behavior. Heard has been sued by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, over a 2018 op-ed she wrote in which she stated that she had been the victim of domestic abuse. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. And a lot of people made up their minds after week one of the case or day three of the case. Sources reveal how the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard will play out over the next few weeks and why each side is out for blood. Everyone thinks that any activity against them is bots or whatever, the groups founder, Chris Bouzy, told me. Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's legal battle At issue in the trial is Ms Heard's 2018 opinion piece in the Washington Post, describing herself as a "public figure representing. And his lawyers also made the argument that the original Washington Post op-ed was timed to publish so that it boosted publicity for the "Aquaman" movie that Amber Heard starred in. Fifty-eight-year-old Johnny Depp brought the defamation action against 35-year-old Amber Heard (to whom he was married between 2015 and 2017) following an article in the Washington Post in which . (He claimed on the stand that the text messages were intended to be humorous.). In a video shown in court, Johnny Depp is seen pacing in an elevator after a fight with Amber Heard on May 21, 2016. And the answer to that question matters, because the reality is that abuse is very much a gendered issue: Women face much higher rates of intimate partner violence and are much more likely to be injured or killed by an intimate partner. The bottle shattered and the broken glass severed and shattered the bones of his right middle finger. "In our society," Bedera said, "we expect that victims fit a specific mold. Heard published an op-ed in The Washington Post, and in it, she wrote that she had become a, quote, "public figure representing domestic abuse," end quote. Amber Heard testifies that Johnny Depp hit her on May 4, 2022. Our weekly mental wellness newsletter can help. Heard published an editorial in the Washington Post in which she alluded to ab*se she had experienced but avoided mentioning Depp. Ironically or perhaps predictably the protestations of Depps total innocence have turned into online mobs swarming anyone who disagrees and believes that Heard is the victim. Abcarian: Mask mandates? Thursday, he admitted that he had assaulted a couple of cabinets.. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much When Depp testified, the hashtags #AmberTurd and #MePoo shot across the internet. EDITORS NOTE: Follow Froma Harrop on Twitter @FromaHarrop. For too many social media users, Depp fandom and a bizarrely inflated sense of purpose and self-righteousness around this trial have become pretexts for a familiar hobby: harassing women online. The actors completed their whirlwind divorce years ago but. Actor Johnny Depp waves to the gallery as he leaves for a break Monday during his defamation trial in Fairfax, Va. against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. ", Then in 2018, Heard published an op-ed in The Washington Post titled: "I spoke up against sexual violenceand faced our culture's wrath. So, really, a bad move on Amber Heard's legal team," Constantine said, adding that Heard's pantsuit mimics her ex-husband. Unless you happen to live on under a rock, you've probably heard of the name Johnny Depp. Amber Heard on April 13 and Johnny Depp on April 11. But he's denying that Amber Heard's story of it is trustworthy, and instead saying that she drove him to violence." If it were me, I would want to do drug checks. While Depp is not named in Heard's piece, his legal team insists that it is strongly inferred that the article is about him. The jury in the defamation trial in Virginia between the actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard found that Mr. Depp had been defamed in a 2018 op-ed, a verdict that handed . Opinion: Why does Mexicos president want to dismantle the democratic system that elected him? or redistributed. A MARTINEZ, HOST:. Heard did not name Depp in the Post essay, but Depp says his professional reputation was hurt nonetheless. The only thing that one could do, really, was try to stay out of the line of fire., The couples therapist, Laurel Anderson, testified in a videotaped deposition that Heards father beat her as a child and that it was a point of pride to her if she felt disrespected to initiate a fight. Also, said Anderson, she felt she had to hit him back if he hit her and so she always did., The therapist described the couples dynamic as mutual abuse.. Heard is a much less well-known and less successful entity. They should be listened to, yes. "This is something I say a lot," she continued. And often we confuse victims' self-defense as a form of aggression. Results. Dont these institutions have an obligation to first determine the truth behind the charges and if they find reason for concern, how serious the misdeed? They have both accused each other of physical and emotional abuse. 2ND UPDATE, 1:23 PM: "I tend to be quite expressive in my writing," a halting Johnny Depp said Tuesday on the stand of his $50 million defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Reps for Depp and Heard declined to comment. The image of Heard, a woman whose brand is bombshell blond glamour, is now linked, perhaps permanently, to excrement. More Americans Believe Johnny Depp Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Although most Americans aren't paying much attention to the defamation trial between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber. But Im among the numberless hordes who are gruesomely fascinated by the spectacle unfolding in a Virginia courtroom, and on social-media platforms around the world. Depp, 58, is suing her over a 2018 op-ed she wrote alleging she was a victim of domestic violence, claiming the abuse allegations were an elaborate "hoax" to promote her film "Aquaman" and punish him for leaving her. The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial Is Not as Complicated as You May Think The entirety of the case rests on twelve words. Myths and stereotypes about domestic abuse also influence the public's reactions. In a courtroom filled with cameras in Fairfax County, Va., Heard and ex-husband Johnny Depp, who is suing her . The exhibits presented on her behalf are also disturbing. In April 2018, the London-based newspaper the Sun published a story headlined Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be genuinely happy casting wife-beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?. And the reality is that Johnny Depp is facing a lot of consequences for committing acts of violence, not just to Amber Heard but also for volatile behavior on set. Heard says that Depp slapped, kicked and headbutted her. There were constant accusations of infidelity, then "explosions." Depp is known as a prolific imbiber of drugs and alcohol and has testified about how his frequent inebriation enraged his wife. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously." But theyve hit a snag, Op-Ed: I pushed my kids to succeed academically to escape racism. After Depp's attorney called her claims . Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. For this list, we'll be looking at what doctors, attorneys, and other professionals have. "Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. Depp lost his case. Amber Heard attends trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on April 19, 2022. The question is whether or not there should be consequences for that violence. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Why Does It Seem Like the Entire Internet Is Team Johnny Depp? said a Vice headline. And here with us now is one of our culture desk reporters, Andrew Limbong. This doesnt mean that the case is entirely straightforward. Depp won $10 million in compensatory damages and, $5 million in punitive damages.. We can all agree that the trial of Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard is a unique and cultural moment. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/18/opinion/amber-heard-metoo.html. She has indeed faced the cultures wrath. Fine, I do drugs, I battled addiction since I was young, but I am not a wife beater. And thats all hes trying to say.. And if you've heard of him, then you're most likely familiar with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. "Miss Heard reported that it was a point of pride to her, if she felt disrespected, to initiate a fight. I felt as though I was on trial in the court of public opinion. Perhaps she was, but writing an op-ed in The Washington Post is not exactly the way to reclaim ones privacy. In the article, Heard claimed she was a victim of domestic violence . Its worth noting that in 2020, Bot Sentinel, a group that tracks online disinformation and harassment, was hired by Heards lawyers to analyze the social media campaign against her. Depp, you may know by now, accused Heard or one of her friends of defecating in her bed as an act of revenge, and his bodyguard said shed confessed to a prank gone wrong. But women make up the vast majority of victims, and they experience this violence differently: It is much more severe, and its more likely to cause long-term consequences such as when they have to leave a marital home with their children. The trial gives you a glimpse of Depp-Amber's . Market data provided by Factset. Depp lost his libel battle against the Sun in London's high court in November 2020, after the judge found the majority of alleged assaults made by Depp against Heard were "proved to the civil . Johnny Depp had sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million, arguing that she defamed him when she called herself "a public figure representing domestic abuse" in a newspaper opinion. Depp and Heard were married between 2015 and 2017. So far were experiencing a textbook case of what philosopher Kate Manne has labelled himpathy the tendency to extend undue empathy to men, and make excuses for certain behaviours. "He ripped my dress," she recalled, fighting back tears. Amber Heard testifies that Johnny Depp hit her on May 4, 2022. Both could be right, but then again, careers in Hollywood can go up or down for various other reasons age, changing tastes, good or bad reviews. This is what you get when fame and fortune infantilize two grown people, each of whom needs desperately to have the last word and to have it in public. Opinion: Guns are the biggest public health threat kids face. Indeed, one of the most sensational details from the trial the one thats been used to jeer at Heard across every form of media might just as easily fit into a story of her victimization. Opinion: Jurors in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case face choice over which actor to believe. And remember, this is when the #MeToo movement was hitting a sort of a cultural peak. Depp currently being more vocally backed on Twitter. "Given the timeline of the events leading to Heard's statements, including inconsistencies in the couple's joint statement just one year before her statements in the Washington Post op-ed, it doesn't surprise me that there is more sympathy for Depp than Heard in this case," Lau said. The actress also described incidents in which Depp slapped her multiple times, pinned her against a wall and choked her, and did a "cavity search" on her while looking for his cocaine. But its not just the internet. The panel awarded Heard $2 million in damages. (Elizabeth Frantz/Pool/AFP). If shes not a psychopath, shes the casualty of a truly sadistic reputational hit job. But following the defamation . This kind of humility is useful for feminists, too: We can understand that women are much more likely to be abused than men, but that doesnt mean that women are the victims and men the perpetrators in 100% of abusive relationships. 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