Win Amber Heard's Lawsuit, Johnny Depp: Truth Never Perishes

Johnny Depp (screenshot)

JAKARTA - Johnny Depp won a lawsuit against Amber Heard regarding an article in 2018. For defamation, the actor will receive 15 million dollars or equivalent to Rp. 218 billion from Heard.

Shortly after the verdict, Johnny Depp released a statement to the public via his Instagram. He thanked the court for presenting the truth.

“Six years ago, my life, the lives of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and the lives of those who believed in me changed. All in the blink of an eye," Johnny Depp wrote on Wednesday, June 1.

"False, serious and false accusations were directed against me through the media which resulted in hateful content even though there were no charges against me," he continued.

Six years on, the courts tell the truth and bring Johnny Depp back to life. He also explained that from the start his goal was to show the truth of the stories that had been circulating on the internet.

“From the very beginning the aim of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of what came out. Speak the truth that my children and all who support me need,” said Depp.

He hopes that in the future this case can be a reflection for men or women who experience similar things in their households. Concluding his letter, Johnny Depp also thanked the court and the lawyers who helped him.

“Good things will happen and a new chapter in my life will begin. Truth never perishes. Johnny Depp," he concluded.

A court in Virginia ruled that an article by Amber Heard about domestic violence was defamatory of Depp. On the other hand, Amber Heard was also slandered by one of the statements of Depp's attorney and caused damages.

Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for $50 million over the article. This article resulted in Depp being expelled from a number of projects, one of which was Pirates of the Caribbean.

Since being uploaded, Johnny Depp's post has been liked by more than 13 million Instagram users. Several of the artist's relatives expressed their support through the comments column such as Ryan Adams, Ashley Benson, Naomi Campbell, Joe Perry, and others.