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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Megan Sheets

Johnny Depp asks judge to strike ‘inappropriate argument’ in Amber Heard closing statement amid deliberation

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Johnny Depp has filed a motion to strike part of Amber Heard’s closing argument which asked jurors to consider the “message” that ruling against her would send to other domestic violence victims.

Mr Depp’s lawyers raised concern over the “inappropriate argument” in a filing in Fairfax County District Court on Tuesday as the jury deliberated for a second day in the couple’s defamation case.

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