April 25, 2024
Amber Heard files notice of appeal in defamation case with Johnny Depp

Amber Heard files notice of appeal in defamation case with Johnny Depp

Attorneys for Heard filed a notice of appeal in Virginia on Thursday, telling the court they intend to appeal the jury trial verdict and all the post-trial motions that did not go in favor of their client in the civil case with ex-husband actor Johnny Depp.

Legal victory for Johnny Depp after he and Amber Heard found liable for defamationLegal victory for Johnny Depp after he and Amber Heard found liable for defamation

The court document does not elaborate on Heard’s appellate argument but her attorneys previously indicated she planned to appeal after a jury in June awarded $15 million in damages to Depp and only $2 million to Heard in their respective defamation lawsuits.

Amber Heard's post-trial motions in case against Johnny Depp denied by judgeAmber Heard's post-trial motions in case against Johnny Depp denied by judge

Earlier this month, a Virginia judge denied seven post-trial motions Heard filed in an attempt to fight the jury verdict.

CNN has reached out to both parties for comment.

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