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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Josh Marcus

Amber Heard wants to toss verdict or order new trial in Johnny Depp case, citing issues with award and jury

AP

Amber Heard is seeking to appeal or throw out the June verdict in the high-profile defamation lawsuit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp.

In a lengthy filing in Virginia court on Friday, the Aquaman actress’s legal team argued the ruling had a number of issues, including poor legal reasoning, an improperly vetted jury and excessively awarded damages.

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