Johnny Depphas legally found vindication with his recent defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, as a jury found that the allegations of domestic violence she had made against him were false and defamatory. While Heard’s lawyers have stated their plans to appeal the verdict, Depp is now looking forward to moving on to the next chapter of his life, his name now cleared in the eyes of the overwhelming majority of the public.
OnInstagram, Depp posted a video clip along with a statement thanking his fans for standing by him throughout the trial. The actor also says he wants his fans to “move forward” alongside him by putting the ugliness from the trial in the rearview mirror, and goes on to thank everyone for their continued support. You can check out the Instagram post below.
The video clip comes from TikTok and is a compilation of clips of recent clips of Depp. It begins with footage of Depp’s supporters greeting him outside the courtroom during the trial. That’s followed by clips of Depp performing on stage with friend and fellow musician Jeff Beck as the fans in attendance showered them with applause. The caption reads:
“To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been everywhere together, we have seen everything together. We have walked the same road together. We did the right thing together, all because you cared. And now, we will all move forward together. You are, as always, my employers and once again I am whittled down to no way to say thank you, other than just by saying thank you. So, thank you. My love & respect, JD.”
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Johnny Depp Says The Jury Gave Him His Life Back
Johnny Depp saw his career hit a setback with his ongoing legal problems with Amber Heard. He says this cost him at least two major roles in blockbuster franchises, as he claims Disney fired him from thePirates of the Caribbeanseries and was asked by Warner Bros. to resign fromFantastic Beasts 3. The good news for Depp is that the jury believed him, as did the majority of the trial’s observers. In a statement released after the trial, Depp stated that he felt like he had been given his life back.
“From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome,“the statement readin part. “Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that.”
He added, “I am, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and the colossal support and kindness from around the world. I hope that my quest to have the truth be told will have helped others, men or women, who have found themselves in my situation, and that those supporting them never give up. I also hope that the position will now return to innocent until proven guilty, both within the courts and in the media.”
