Johnny Depp Reacts to Winning Defamation Case Against Amber Heard

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Johnny Depp is speaking out after winning his defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. In a statement shared by the 58-year-old actor on Instagram, Depp said he feels «truly humbled» not only by the verdict, but to have his life back, six years after their contentious 2016 divorce.«Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed,» Depp began. «All in the blink of an eye.»He continued, «False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me.

It had already traveled around the world twice within a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career.»«And six years later, the jury gave me my life back.

I am truly humbled,» Depp added.While the allegations made against him by the op-ed Heard wrote for the  impacted both Depp's career and life, he said he feels at peace knowing that he was able to speak and reveal his truth — not just for himself, but for his children, Lily-Rose, 23 and Jack, 20.«My decision to pursue this case, knowing very well the height of the legal hurdles that I would be facing and the inevitable, worldwide spectacle into my life, was only made after considerable thought,» he shared.Adding, «From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome.

Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me.