Johnny Depp trial: after appealing the verdict, Amber Heard makes a decision that could change everything

Having appealed the jury’s decision in her defamation lawsuit against Johnny Depp, Amber Heard has chosen to adopt a new defense strategy, surrounding herself with new legal representatives, as revealed by People.

After having lived a very tumultuous relationship with Johnny Depp for several years, Amber Heard has been prosecuted by his former companion for defamation. The star of the franchise Pirates of the Caribbean reproached his ex-wife for the publication of a forum in the columns of the Washington Post in 2018, in which she presented herself as a battered woman. Accusing Johnny Depp of violence against her during their marriage, Amber Heard defended herself during an extremely publicized trial in May 2022. Facing her, Johnny Depp has denied any accusation of violencearguing that it was in fact his ex-wife who was violent towards him during their relationship.

Finally, US justice has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in this case. Indeed, the jury of the court of Fairfax, located in the State of Virginia, found Amber Heard guilty of defamation towards his former companion. She was therefore ordered to pay him several million dollars in damages.. Unhappy with the jury’s decision, the actress, best known for her role in Aquamanchose to appeal the verdict, in order to restore his reputation tarnished by this trial, but also to present new evidence. For his part, Johnny Depp also appealed the jury’s decision, but to avoid having to pay the $2 million he owes his ex-wife.

Amber Heard hires two new highly reputable lawyers in the USA

While a new trial between the two former lovers should therefore take place soon, Amber Heard has chosen to completely review her defense strategy. She has therefore decided to hire a new team of lawyers to represent her, according to information revealed by the American magazine. People. “This is the perfect time to pass the baton. I have promised Amber and her call team all my cooperation and assistance as they move forward on the path to success.“said Me Elaine Charlson Bredehoft, who defended Amber Heard during her first trial against Johnny Depp. The latter will be replaced by David L. Axelrod and Jay Ward Brown.two extremely reputable lawyers across the Atlantic.

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PHOTOCALL RHUM EXPRESS (THE RUM DIARY) BY BRUCE ROBINSON, AT THE HOTEL PLAZA ATHEE
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Johnny Depp testifies in his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard in Fairfax Court on May 26, 2022. The day before, his former girlfriend, model K. Moss testified by video to ensure that the actor was not not responsible for his fall down a flight of stairs in Jamaica in the 1990s.

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1ST RHUM EXPRESS (THE RUM DIARY) BY BRUCE ROBINSON, AT GAUMONT MARIGNAN
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Amber Heard walks out of court during her lawsuit filed by her ex-husband Johnny Depp in Fairfax, Virginia, United States, May 26, 2022.

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Johnny Depp leaving the court in Fairfax, May 26, 2022.

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Johnny Depp during a break during his trial against his ex in Fairfax, Virginia, United States, May 27, 2022.

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Amber Heard ends another day during her lawsuit filed by her ex at the courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, on May 27, 2022.

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Amber Heard leaves the court, while the verdict of the lawsuit in defamation which opposes him to Johnny Depp fell. Fairfax, June 1, 2022.