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Johnny Depp’s lawyer, Camille Vasquez, has responded to the Amber Heard verdict in the defamation trial.
The attorney attended a press conference on June 1 to celebrate the results of the high-profile case.
She reportedly stated: “Today’s verdict confirms what we have said from the beginning, that the claims against Johnny Depp are defamatory and unsupported by any evidence.
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“We are grateful, so grateful, to the jury for their careful deliberation, to the judge and the court staff who have devoted an enormous amount of time and resources towards this case.”
Continuing the conference, lawyer Ben Chew added: “Our judicial system is predicated on each person’s right to have his or her case heard.
“And we were honoured, truly honoured, to assist Mr Depp in ensuring that his case was fairly considered throughout the trial.
“We are also most pleased that the trial has resonated for so many people in the public, who value truth and justice.
“Now that the jury has reached its conclusive verdict, it’s time to turn the page and look to the future.
“Thank you all so much, and thanks to the jury.”
Vasquez pitched in, commenting: “Thank you so much.”
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Heard has also broken her silence on the defamation case verdict, having shared a statement on Instagram.
She wrote: “The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I’m heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband.
“I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously.
“I believe Johnny’s attorneys succeeded in getting the jury to overlook the key issue of Freedom of Speech and ignore evidence that was so conclusive that we won in the UK.
“I’m sad I lost this case. But I am sadder still that I seem to have lost a right I thought I had as an American – to speak freely and openly.”
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