Amber Heard on appeal: ‘You do that when you know you’re right’ | Stars

entertainment">The jury ruled on June 1 that Heard must pay millions of dollars in damages to her ex-husband. The parties met in court in Fairfax, Virginia, on Friday to discuss the settlement. Depp and Heard themselves were not present. Shortly before that meeting, Amber Heard’s lawyer announced that she would appeal the verdict, as intended.

entertainment">In a statement to The Post they said about rejecting a possible mutual agreement: “You don’t ask for compensation if you are innocent. And you don’t refuse to appeal if you know you’re right.” In 21 days, the case will be transferred to the Virginia Court of Appeals, after which both parties will have 30 days to file an appeal.

entertainment">Depp had sued Heard over an op-ed she had written about her experiences of domestic violence. She does not mention a name in the article, but according to the actor it is obvious that the article is about him. He said his career and reputation suffered as a result and demanded compensation. The jury agreed with him. Heard had filed a counter-claim and was in favor on one point. The jury ruled defamation when Depp’s attorney previously called her abuse allegations a hoax. Therefore, the actor has to pay his former husband 2 million dollars.

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