Johnny Depp Files to Appeal $2 Million Verdict Awarded to Amber Heard
etonline.comJohnny Depp just followed in Amber Heard's footsteps — he, too, has filed a notice of appeal in the verdict that awarded her $2 million in the actor's defamation trial against her.According to new legal docs, obtained by ET, the star's legal team filed the documents Friday in Fairfax County, Virginia.
The motion comes just one day after the actress first filed her notice to appeal the June 1 verdict.While Depp won in sweeping fashion, the same jury that awarded him that victory also found he was liable, after his attorney referred to Heard's claims as a «hoax.» That counterclaim awarded Heard $2 million in compensatory damages.Heard on Thursday filed to appeal the $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
The punitive damages, however, were later reduced to $350,000 in accordance with the state's statutory cap.A source close to Depp tells ET that «this was an overwhelmingly positive verdict for Mr.
Depp» and that «the verdict speaks for itself.» What's more, the source added that «Mr. Depp believes that this is a time for both parties to move on with their lives and heal.
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