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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Matthew Weaver

Amber Heard reportedly plans to appeal against Johnny Depp defamation verdict

Amber Heard looks to her lawyer after the jury announced its verdict
Amber Heard looks to her lawyer after the jury announced its verdict on Wednesday. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/AFP/Getty Images

The actor Amber Heard is reported to be planning an appeal after losing a defamation trial against her former husband Johnny Depp over allegations of domestic abuse.

Jurors in a Virginia court ruled in favour of Depp’s claim of defamation on three counts, awarding the Pirates of the Caribbean actor $15m (£12m), which was later reduced by the judge to $10.35m.

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