Johnny Depp won ‘trial by TikTok’ as fans rejoice on social media
Johnny Depp fans took to social media in an outpouring of pleasure after the Pirates of the Caribbean star won his courtroom case towards Amber Heard, as it emerged he additionally trounced his spouse on social media.
Fans stated ‘justice had been served’ and that Depp might begin to rebuild his career and have his ‘identify and fame again’, whereas others joked it was ‘the day Amber Heard will at all times keep in mind as the day she nearly caught Captain Jack Sparrow’.
Meanwhile it emerged TikToks with the hashtag #JusticeforJohnny and different related variations have been watched greater than 19.8 billion occasions, whereas #JusticeforAmberHeard movies acquired simply 81 million views.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star gained overwhelming assist on social media platforms together with Twitter and TikTok whereas Amber Heard was vilified.
Fans have been fast to joke they’d be consuming ‘mega pints’ in celebration of the win for Depp and added they hoped the star would as properly.
It was a reference to a second within the trial when Heard’s lawyer requested Depp if he had a ‘mega pint of pink wine’ earlier than he allegedly smashed up his kitchen.
Depp stated he poured himself a ‘giant glass of wine’ as he ‘thought it essential’.
One fann stated: ‘Hope Johnny Depp is knee deep in megapints.’
Meanwhile, Twitter consumer John added: MEGAPINTS are being drunk tonight in celebration.’
Although Heard claimed the result was a ‘setback’ for girls who have been victims of home violence, social media customers ridiculed her additional.
Many stated this was not a ‘setback’ as a result of it was solely Heard they didn’t imagine.
Others poked enjoyable at Amber Heard’s ‘tears’ after the jury rubbished her claims.
Depp is seen with a fan in Newcastle, England as the trial got here to a detailed on Wednesday
TikToks with the hashtag #JusticeforJohnny and different related variations have been watched greater than 19.8 billion occasions, whereas #JusticeforAmberHeard movies acquired simply 81 million views. Pictured: Amber Heard leaving Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse after the jury introduced the decision
Johnny Depp fans erupted in celebration after a jury awarded him $15million in damages from his ex-wife Amber Heard on the conclusion of their defamation trial.
The jury stated each Heard and Depp defamed one another however that she was extra responsible of defaming him.
Although Depp was discovered responsible on some counts and ordered to pay Heard $2million in damages, it was an apparent courtroom victory for the Captain Jack Sparrow actor.
The actor was awarded $10million in compensation and $5million in punitive damages.
Heard won simply one in all her three countersuit claims, which associated to statements made by Depp’s lawyer suggesting she and pals had trashed their condominium earlier than calling the police out.
She was awarded $2million in compensatory damages out of the $100million she was looking for in her countersuit towards her ex-husband and acquired zero {dollars} in punitive damages.
The decide later decreased Depp’s $5million punitive damages award to the Virginia most of $350,000, decreasing Depp’s complete to $10,350,000 – minus the $2million he was ordered to pay Heard.
Depp walks away from the case with $8.35million.
Social media went wild for Johnny Depp after his courtroom room win towards ex-wife Amber Heard
Another stated: ‘I used to be a DV [domestic violence] Victim. As a person, I believed No One Would imagine me. I used to be too embarrassed of what anybody would suppose. I made a decision to maintain it to myself.
‘This group helped me break by. Made me notice DV has No Gender. Today WE Celebrate.
‘#jonnydepp he spoke the reality. Thank you.’
While Heard left the courthouse trying dejected, Depp celebrated at a pub in Newcastle, Britain, together with his tour buddy Jeff Beck and UK singer Sam Fender.
The hashtag #TruthWins additionally began trending after Depp won the case.
After the decision, Heard stated: ‘The disappointment I really feel at this time is past phrases. I’m heartbroken that the mountain of proof nonetheless was not sufficient to face as much as the disproportionate energy, affect, and sway of my ex-husband.
‘I’m much more dissatisfied with what this verdict means for different ladies. It is a setback. It units again the clock to a time when a girl who spoke up and spoke out may very well be publicly shamed and humiliated.
Depp was seen within the UK shaking fingers with fans Wednesday as the decision was being reached Wednesday
Depp was seen with UK singer Sam Fender (pictured in yellow) and seated subsequent to Beck at a pub on Wednesday
‘It units again the concept that violence towards ladies is to be taken severely.
‘I imagine Johnny’s attorneys succeeded in getting the jury to miss the important thing challenge of Freedom of Speech and ignore proof that was so conclusive that we won within the UK.
‘I’m unhappy I lost this case. But I’m sadder nonetheless that I appear to have lost a proper I believed I had as an American – to talk freely and overtly.’
Meanwhile, in an announcement after Wednesday’s verdict, Depp stated: ‘Six years in the past, my life, the lifetime of my youngsters, the lives of these closest to me, and likewise, the lives of the individuals who for a lot of, a few years have supported and believed in me have been endlessly modified.
‘And six years later, the jury gave me my life again. I’m really humbled.’
