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Depp's team claims he lost out on potential earnings after 36-year-old Heard referred to herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse" in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post back in 2018.
Although Depp was not mentioned by name in the op-ed, his lawyers claim it was about him and subsequently resulted in him losing work. Depp has repeatedly denied the allegations that he was physically violent toward his ex-wife.
Heard is countersuing for $100 million - claiming she was only ever violent against Depp in self-defense or in defense of her younger sister, per NBC News, and for comments made by Adam Waldman, Depp's former lawyer.
On Friday (May 27), lawyers from both sides were able to deliver their closing arguments in the case.
"This is 'Me Too' without any 'Me Too'": Attorney Ben Chew said no other woman has accused #JohnnyDepp of abuse before or after #AmberHeard. @LawCrimeNetwork pic.twitter.com/3NL5cXAXqC
— Law&Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) May 27, 2022
Ben Chew closing: She was once again taking on the role of a lifetime, the heroic survivor of vicious abuse or to use her phrase, "a public figure representing abuse". She was once again casting Mr. Depp as the villian...#AmberHeard #JohnnyDepp pic.twitter.com/YC8jF4Yf0E
— Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) May 27, 2022
One of Depp's attorneys, Ben Chew, told the jury: "You have now come to know the real Amber Heard. Scary."
Chew added that Depp "does not deserve to have his life and legacy destroyed by a vicious lie", before adding: "To tarnish him as an abuser, is to destroy him in the eyes of many of these [fans], who will never look at him the same way again."
Attorney #CamilleVasquez told the jury that #AmberHeard wants them to believe her lies. @LawCrimeNetwork pic.twitter.com/JDEah3tGkB
— Law&Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) May 27, 2022
#CamilleVasquez addressed the alleged inconsistencies in #AmberHeard's case during closing rebuttal. @LawCrimeNetwork pic.twitter.com/dTNvExjML4
— Law&Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) May 27, 2022
"This case is about telling you his story and the truth about what really happened," Chew continued: "It's about restoring his reputation. It's about showing Mr. Depp's children, Lily-Rose and Jack, that the truth is worth fighting for."
Meanwhile, in the rebuttal, attorney Camille Vasquez slammed Heard's "performance" in the courtroom, telling the jury: "Her story is a constantly moving target, it never stays the same."
Vasquez then pleaded with the jury to "give Johnny his life back".
When both Chew and Vasquez returned to take their seats next to Depp, fans noticed the actor embrace both of his lawyers - giving them a hug.
Camille Vasquez has mentioned during her closings multiple times that it's exactly 6 years ago today that #AmberHeard went to the courthouse to obtain a TRO against #JohnnyDepp. 4-5 times today, at least. pic.twitter.com/AEnpkuYqXK
— Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) May 27, 2022
When you go into battle you are always flanked by your strongest warriors.
— MandyC1970 (@MandyCTexas) May 27, 2022
They stood, by his side, and fought valiantly.
Regardless of the outcome, we heard you Johnny.
We believe you.#JohnnyDeppIsInnocent #JohnnyDepp #CamilleVasquez #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeardTrial pic.twitter.com/FNqhb0pPJi
Johnny depp hugging ben & camille is the best thing ever i swear i'm emotional 😭 #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppAmberHeardTrial pic.twitter.com/RtGFOQ0Mwv
— am. (@deppsamarrx) May 27, 2022
Such a wholesome moment. Johnny Depp smiling and then hugging Ben Chew after the later asks Jury to give Johnny his name and reputation back! 😭#JusticeForJohnnyDepp#BenChew#JohnnyDeppvAmberHeard pic.twitter.com/UKfmCa6RjQ
— Glen Quagmire (@gigittyyy) May 27, 2022
In response to the touching moment, many of Depp's fans took to Twitter to praise the team.
"When you go into battle you are always flanked by your strongest warriors," one person tweeted. "They stood, by his side, and fought valiantly. Regardless of the outcome, we heard you Johnny. We believe you."
A second added: "Such a wholesome moment. Johnny Depp smiling and then hugging Ben Chew after the later asks Jury to give Johnny his name and reputation back!"
The jury is now deliberating to reach a verdict in the case.
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