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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Clémence Michallon

What attorneys say about Amber Heard’s options to appeal Johnny Depp verdict

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After Johnny Depp largely prevailed in his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard, her attorney Elaine Bredehoft announced her client “absolutely” intends to appeal.

The jury of five men and two women announced on 1 June it had found that Ms Heard defamed Mr Depp on three statements. Jurors also found that Ms Heard was defamed by one of three statements in her countersuit. Judge Penney Azcarate was set to enter an order reflecting the verdict into the docket on Friday 24 June, according to Insider, unless Mr Depp and Ms Heard agree to a settlement beforehand.

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