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. 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. Johnny Depp attempted to sue the British tabloid newspaper The Sun for labeling him as a wife-beater in 2018. "I know she led (the fights) on more than one occasion and started it to keep him with her because abandonment and having him leave was her worst nightmare," Anderson said last week. (Elizabeth Frantz/Pool/AFP). Certainly winning the lawsuit helps because it would establish that something untrue was said about him and thats a big deal.. To find out more about Froma Harrop and read features by other Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators webpage at www.creators.com. 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. "This is not your ordinary defamation case. Some. 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. 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. And a lot of people made up their minds after week one of the case or day three of the case. One month after tying the knot, according to Depps lawsuit against Heard, she threw a vodka bottle at him in Australia. Previous reporting and testimony at the trial suggest that Depp struggles with drinking and drug use. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. 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. Their tumultuous short-lived marriage has resulted in years of acrimony and courtroom drama spanning two continents. In 2020, Depp lost a similar case against The Sun newspaperin a Britishcourt when the judge found that the evidence presented was "substantially true." This did happen. There are no heroes in Johnny Depps defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. However, there was a subsequent outpouring of support from Twitter users who pointed out systemic disbelief of women who come forward with stories of abuse. But its not just the internet. It isnt going to go flawlessly and she is going to make mistakes, Engelmayer said. 2023 Cable News Network. It's more prevalent than you might think. Everyone thinks that any activity against them is bots or whatever, the groups founder, Chris Bouzy, told me. When [Johnny Depp] stepped off the stand, I think he already won based on his definition of winning, said Texas civil attorney Katherine Lizardo. An earlier version said a judge in Londons Royal Courts of Justice determined in 2018 that Johnny Depp had not been libeled. And if Depp joked about killing her Lets burn Amber!! Mr. Depps texts were read out, with one particular message noting that he hoped Ms. Heards rotting corpse was decomposing in the trunk of a Honda Civic! Depp, also an actor, does not face the same volume of accusations of artificiality. If Depp somehow prevails, one can expect similar lawsuits against other women who say theyve survived abuse. Its OK to not know the answer to a question as complicated as what happened inside the Depp-Heard relationship. Believe all women, except Amber Heard, Chris Rock joked recently. Earlier this week, Heard's former personal assistant, Kate James, testified that Heard once allegedly spit in her face while discussing a possible pay raise. "This is my biggest concern about this case, and I think it's something that's really gotten lost in the sensationalism around the trial," she added. It may not make much difference, though. The stars wed in 2015, with Heard filing for divorce the following year. 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. What these accusations have done, Depp claims, is hurt his career. Depp won $10 million in compensatory damages and, $5 million in punitive damages.. Depp is suing Heard 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 Depp was not. Johnny Depp won his defamation trial, and Amber Heard has partially won her countersuit against Depp. The panel awarded Heard $2 million in damages. 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? She countersued the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star for $100 million, accusing him and his former lawyer of conspiring to destroy her reputation in a series of smear campaigns. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Teachers understand that when they discuss healthy relationships its useful to incorporate cultural hot topics to engage kids attention and get them to examine their beliefs. To a casual observer, the case seems to be about two deeply dysfunctional people who both saw their emotional dysregulation made exponentially worse by their romantic relationship. A small number of accounts can drive conversations on Twitter, he said. The volatile actress who at times was violent toward Depp, and who never made good on a promise to donate her entire divorce settlement to charity is very far from a perfect victim. Its like vitriol, the California lawyer added. Heard didnt help her case when she attached it to #MeToo movement. Tell the world, Johnny, tell them, 'Johnny Depp, I, Johnny Depp, a man, Im a victim, too, of domestic violence. Depp texted a friend that he wanted to kill Heard and. It was a pretty similar case, except for the fact that Depp actually lost that one. We know that domestic violence is a hidden epidemic, and is vastly underreported. I can't wait for the inevitable docu-series and its fresh, new perspective. In this trial, the burden is on Depp's lawyers to prove that Heard's allegations of domestic violence against her ex-husband are false. On TikTok, as of Monday morning, #IStandWithAmberHeard has garnered about 8.2 million views, while #JusticeForJohnnyDepp has earned about 15 billion views. Actor Johnny Depp has had a wild last few years, as his notoriety shifted from this career as a character actor to this long legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. Still one can find fault with the tactics applied by one of the combatants. The trial gives you a glimpse of Depp-Amber's . 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. The actors completed their whirlwind divorce years ago but continue to volley accusations of physical abuse in what has turned out to be a battle for public opinion. In a video shown in court, Johnny Depp is seen pacing in an elevator after a fight with Amber Heard on May 21, 2016. Depp asserts he was the victim of spousal abuse. appreciated. And even Depps daughter is being targeted for online abuse by Depp fans who believe she is insufficiently supportive of her dad. 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. Right now I think its undisputed that the court of public opinion favors him and heard him and are now supporting him. Wed like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Its really bad up here. Stranded residents in San Bernardino Mountains brace for more snow, Column: Supreme Court conservatives may want to block student loan forgiveness. As CNN has reported, social media responses to the trial are overwhelmingly from users in Depps corner and are often vicious to Heard, who is more than two decades younger than Depp and was much less famous prior to the marriage, divorce and all of the ugliness that followed. Or security. Depp won$10 million in compensatory damages and, $5 million in punitive damages. People online love to hate her. "[W]e do talk about her dress code. In November 2020, after a salacious three-week trial in Londons Royal Courts of Justice, a judge determined that Depp had not been libeled and referred to 12 separate incidents that justified the Suns headline. 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. But Depp neednt succeed in court to achieve his ends. 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. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. On June 1, Johnny Depp was awarded $15 million in damages following a highly publicized defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she claimed to be a "public figure representing domestic abuse." 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. These self-styled defenders of an alleged abuse victim are happily partaking in misogynist abuse online. Their marriage counselor testified that both abused each other. 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? We call it the perfect victim trope. 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. And, in the meantime, domestic violence victims and abusers alike are watching this play out. Recordings of their bitter fights have been played. Johnny Depp said that he had never "struck any woman" during his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard on Tuesday. She will hit the wall hard!! Here are 10 you cant miss, Editorial: Ousting L.A. Countys chief probation officer isnt enough. And, you know, she didn't name Depp, but the two had just come out of a pretty public and messy divorce. I was angry, he testified in London when asked about his history of eruptions, but that does not mean I have an anger problem.. Heard, for her part, has accused Depp of many assaults, including a surprise accusation in the latest trial that he sexually assaulted her once while he was black-out drunk. On Weekend Edition Sunday, sociologist Nicole Bedera, who specializes in sexual violence, spoke to NPR about the trial and its implications for discussions about intimate partner violence and why social media seems to have far more sympathy for the former Pirates of the Caribbean star than for his ex-wife. MARTINEZ: Jurors in the defamation case against his ex-wife and fellow actor Amber Heard awarded Depp more than $10 million in damages. 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. [There is] a lot at stake for her. Thursday, he admitted that he had assaulted a couple of cabinets.. LIMBONG: Now, I should add that Heard did countersue, and then the jury also awarded her $2 million. Opinion: Jurors in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case face choice over which actor to believe. In a highly-publicized court case, his ex-wife Amber Heard appeared as a witness on . ", "In a defamation case, the jury needs to ascertain the truth of the underlying statements," Lau continued. But the other reason is that in online spaces, we often see that men's rights groups and other anti-feminist groups are better organized. 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. But its also something much more valuable: an insight into the way we think about and, much more often, ignore intimate partner violence. That could pose risks to accusers who are not as high-profile as Depp and Heard. Andrew, thanks a lot. (In a series of 2016 texts, Depp and fellow actor Paul Bettany discussed the idea of killing Heard, which he said on the stand was "abstract humor." So this was back in 2018. After a man burst in with a gun, a San Francisco synagogue confronts hate, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Im visiting all 600 L.A. spots on the National Register. Some domestic violence experts consider mutual abuse a myth, arguing that while both partners in a toxic relationship can behave terribly, one usually exercises power over the other. Keep your Opinions sharp and informed. "[T]he question is, was he abusive with Amber? ", JOHNNY DEPP V. AMBER HEARD DEFAMATION TRIAL: LIVE UPDATES. twitter. Neither of them seem like particularly pleasant people. They do something that psychologists call 'DARVO.' Johnny Depp's testimony against ex-wife Amber Heard triggered a groundswell of public support. Johnny Depp alleges Amber Heard hit him repeatedly, details finger-disfiguring fight April 20, 2022 Rhetorical contortions aside, it seems that both Depp and Heard have anger issues. 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 . A month later, the Washington Post published an opinion essay by Heard, in which she described herself as a public figure representing domestic abuse who had felt the full force of our cultures wrath for women who speak out. Though she did not mention Depp by name, it was clear she was referring to him. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely her own. . There are ambiguities in the sordid conflict between the divorced actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, but some things are clear. As an alleged victim of domestic abuse, Amber Heard has a new problem. And perhaps it is. Amber Heards lawyer grills Johnny Depp during cross-examination with a slew of embarrassing messages that might undermine parts of Depps testimony. Johnny Depp is coming out on top in the court of public opinion and that could be even more important than whether he wins his bombshell defamation case against Amber Heard, experts say. Depp, meanwhile, has well-documented and admitted issues with drug and alcohol abuse that dont seem to factor into his defenders case. Legal Statement. Related:How Amber Heard Really Felt About The Public Hate During The Johnny Depp Trial We've received your submission. Actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife actress Amber Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to herself as a. Depp is pictured testifying during the trial at Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia on April 19, 2022. Countless videos skewer Heard on TikTok; the NSync member Lance Bass joined in the trend of mockingly re-enacting her testimony. And in the op-ed, she wrote that she was scared to go public with this information because of all the public scrutiny she'd face and the possible roles she'd lose out on. Experts say. I think for Johnny Depp, winning the legal side of the defamation claim does not matter to him, Lizardo told The Post. It was not really a jovial time, and I dont think thats funny, period, she said. Looks like he knew his audience. The actors completed their whirlwind divorce years ago but continue to volley accusations of physical abuse in what has turned out to be a battle for public opinion. Heard is expected back on the stand at 10 a.m. Fox News' Larry Fink contributed to this report. "Absolutely, it's already happening," said Bedera. Hyper-organizing" and described the actress as "belligerent and abusive.". 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. Already, the singer Marilyn Manson has filed a defamation suit against his ex-fiance Evan Rachel Wood, one of several women who have accused him of sexual violence. Depp's lawyers to prove that Heard's allegations of domestic violence against her ex-husband are false. This story has been shared 156,414 times. The Pirates of the Caribbean star insisted that he "never" hit Heard while testifying in court in Fairfax, Virginia this week. Johnny Depp won his defamation trial, and Amber Heard has partially won her countersuit against Depp. Depp sued ex-wife Heard for $50 million alleging she defamed him when she wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post back in 2018. And heres our email: letters@nytimes.com. Heard wrote that Depps alleged use of drugs and alcohol periodically led to violence, after which he would sober up and apologize. Book publishers and universities are blacklisting people based on unverified accusations, allegations or complaints. They often dont even reveal exactly what the accused had allegedly done. Its useful to understand that one can be a fan of an actor and also realize that intense admiration does not translate into intimate knowledge. Alexandra. Some information may no longer be current. hide caption. "He rips my underwear off and then he proceeds to do a cavity search. Ms. Heards lawyers say she will outline the physical, sexual and emotional abuse he inflicted on her when she testifies (she had not yet taken the stand as I wrote this). 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. Ever, ever, ever. 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