Foreign news agencies reported that famous American actress Amber Heard. Revealed through her own Instagram account on Monday, December 19, 2022, that she had agreed to settle the defamation case she was charged with. Johnny Depp ex-husband sued It was a difficult decision after careful consideration.
Amber Heard Stated in a statement that She did not admit any wrongdoing. And the resulting mediation was not a compromise. But the reason why she compromised was partly because Her experience with the American legal system which ruled out much of the direct evidence supporting her testimony. And reputation and authority are more important than reason and proper process.
“I decided to do this because I lost faith in the American legal system. at my unprotected testimony It has become food for entertainment media and social networks.”
Heard was charged by Johnny Depp.defameIn 2019, from the case when she published an article through the Washington Post. stated that she represented society in the domestic violence that Depp portrayed. By Fairfax City Court The state of Virginia ruled on June 1, 2022, in favor of Depp. Get Heard to pay $15 million in damages.
Such fines are divided into compensation. $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages before a judge reduced the punitive damages to $350,000 because of the legal limit.
The 36-year-old actress filed an appeal against the decision in early December. before deciding to agree She also said in a statement that Although her appeal was successful. The best results are simply Start a new investigation process. that a new jury will have to look at the same evidence again
“I couldn’t get through that a third time,” Heard said, adding that she wanted to use her time creatively and meaningfully. And she can’t risk unimaginable expenses. which is not just about finance but also mental, physical and emotional health.
“Women do not have to face persecution or bankruptcy for speaking the truth. Unfortunately, that’s normal,” Heard states. No one can take it away from me. My voice will forever remain my most precious possession.”
Depp’s attorney said: according to the agreement Depp reduced Heard’s damages to just $1 million. Because Depp wasn’t suing for the money but wanted the truth to come out. And he was satisfied that one painful period was officially over.
However, sources close to Depp told NBC News that the court’s ruling against Amber Heard may be reinstated. If she continues to falsely accuse or defame Depp in the future Contrary to what Heard said in her statement: There is no speaking limit in the Mediation Agreement.