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Johnny Depp is thanking his followers for sticking by his facet through the current defamation trial along with his ex-wife Amber Heard.
The actor joined TikTok with a notice to his devoted followers, writing that he’s able to “transfer ahead” now that the trial has concluded.
“To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been in all places collectively, we have now seen the whole lot collectively. Now we have walked the identical highway collectively. We did the fitting factor collectively, all since you cared,” he wrote.
He continued: “And now, we’ll all transfer ahead collectively. You’re, as all the time, my employers and as soon as once more I’m whittled right down to no approach to say thanks, different than simply by saying thanks. So, thanks. My love & respect, JD”
Final week, Depp scored a authorized victory after a jury discovered each him and Heard responsible for defamation.
Depp had sued Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Publish through which she described herself as a “public determine representing home abuse.” Although Depp was not named within the article, he claimed it value him profitable performing roles. Heard countersued her ex-husband for $100 million over statements Depp’s lawyer made about her abuse claims.
Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, which have been lowered by the decide to $350,000, as a result of a cap on punitive damages within the state of Virginia, the place the trial befell. The jury awarded Heard $2 million in compensatory damages and no cash for punitive damages.
In the course of the trial, Depp supporters have been vocal on social media, together with TikTok, and on the scene in Virginia, the place many waited outdoors for a glimpse of the actor through the proceedings.
Heard stated in a press release that she was “heartbroken” over the decision.
On Tuesday, following information of Depp’s new TikTok account, a spokesperson for Heard stated, “As Johnny Depp says he’s ‘shifting ahead,’ ladies’s rights are shifting backward. The decision’s message to victims of home violence is…be afraid to face up and converse out.”
David Shane, a spokesman for Heard, has stated she plans to enchantment the decision.
In the meantime, Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez, a breakout star of kinds through the trial, has been promoted to accomplice at Brown Rudnick, the agency stated in a press release.
“Camille’s efficiency through the Johnny Depp trial proved to the world that she was able to take this subsequent step now. We’re extremely happy with her and sit up for what she’s going to accomplish as our latest accomplice,” stated the regulation agency.
Vasquez stated in a press release that she is “delighted” over the partnership.