Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely her own. Heard said she confided in her therapist and her mother, who has since passed away. Depp texted a friend that he wanted to kill Heard and. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. Its very strange when one day youre Cinderella so to speak, then 0.6 seconds later, youre Quasimodo, he testified Tuesday. Depp currently being more vocally backed on Twitter. Myths and stereotypes about domestic abuse also influence the public's reactions. MARTINEZ: Now, what was the trial like? Only radical intervention can save juvenile justice, Commentary: L.A.s snowy mountains are a glorious, fleeting thing to behold. It was a pretty similar case, except for the fact that Depp actually lost that one. And a lot of people made up their minds after week one of the case or day three of the case. Depp, meanwhile, has well-documented and admitted issues with drug and alcohol abuse that dont seem to factor into his defenders case. Their marriage counselor testified that both abused each other. Heard complained that as a result of the bad publicity, photographers were following her and the tabloids posted unflattering pictures. Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though . From the beginning of his testimony, Depp emphasized that he brought the lawsuit to clear my name, for his sake and that of his children, Lily-Rose, 22, and Jack, 20, as well as for those in the movie industry who trusted him. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This brand of hyperbole is often aired in divorce courts. Johnny Depp looks on in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 3, 2022. Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's legal battle At issue in the trial is Ms Heard's 2018 opinion piece in the Washington Post, describing herself as a "public figure representing. Depp testified at length about the childhood abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother, Betty Sue, even flinching on the stand as he described how hed protect himself when she walked past him at home. No matter the outcome of this trial, he testified Wednesday, the second those accusations were made against me, and they metastasized as fodder for the media, I lost and Ill carry that for the rest of my life.. Mr. Depp has accused his ex-wife of revenge defecation in their marital bed, and of throwing a vodka bottle at him, which severed the tip of his finger. A jury in Fairfax, Va., on Wednesday ruled in Johnny Depp's favor, and he will be awarded more than $10 million in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. In the opinion piece, Heard referred to herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse". Depp claims that Heard falsely and maliciously accused him of domestic abuse, damaging his career and. 141. He said he was looking for his drugs, his cocaine, his coke. "Right now, [Depp's] team is alleging that if a woman comes forward and identifies as a survivor in public, that that could count as defamation.". Public opinion appears to be weighing far more heavily in favor of Depp than Heard. Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and the court of public opinion Elizabeth Renzetti Published April 27, 2022 Updated April 28, 2022 This article was published more than 6 months ago. When [Johnny Depp] stepped off the stand, I think he already won based on his definition of winning, said Texas civil attorney Katherine Lizardo. It's been a long trial. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. (In a series of 2016 texts, Depp and fellow actor Paul Bettany discussed the idea of killing Heard, which he said on the stand was "abstract humor." It was so important for Depp to clear his name on the domestic violence accusations that he was willing to air his other dirty laundry in the process including his battle with alcohol and drugs. Heard testified that one of their dogs, incontinent since eating Depps weed as a puppy, defiled the bed. So far were experiencing a textbook case of what philosopher Kate Manne has labelled himpathy the tendency to extend undue empathy to men, and make excuses for certain behaviours. (He claimed on the stand that the text messages were intended to be humorous.). That has to change. Although she didnt name her ex-husband in the piece, Mr. Depps legal team argues that there was a clear implication that he was the abuser, and these allegations hurt his film career. Why Does It Seem Like the Entire Internet Is Team Johnny Depp? said a Vice headline. I do not believe that he was abusive with Amber," Constantine told Fox News Digital. On Monday, actor Johnny Depp is scheduled to return to the stand in the defamation trial between him and his former wife, Amber Heard, that is taking place in Fairfax County, Va. Depp. This story has been shared 129,886 times. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. She writes about news, politics and culture. Wear the Gucci tie and the Gucci pin. BENJAMIN CHEW: We are also most pleased that the trial has resonated for so many people in the public who value truth and justice. And, in the meantime, domestic violence victims and abusers alike are watching this play out. At the time, he blamed the destruction on an armadillo hiding in the closet. (Jim Watson/Pool/AFP). And he happens to be a victim of domestic violence," the behavior analyst said, calling Depp an "internal processor" based on the movement of his eyes and other body language while he is recounting past events on the witness stand. Photos introduced as evidence depict a gruesome injury. Trial watchers obsess over the tiniest details to claim that Heard is a drug user and therefore untrustworthy. Its like vitriol, the California lawyer added. Based on Depps testimony and graphic, violent text messages that he sent about Heard, which were presented at the trial, he also seems to revel in misogynist violent fantasies. Actor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post, which chronicled her experiences as a domestic abuse survivor. Indeed, one of the most sensational details from the trial the one thats been used to jeer at Heard across every form of media might just as easily fit into a story of her victimization. How humiliating to have your therapist testify to the world what awful spouses you were. Its also about what message is being sent by these vicious online attacks on Amber Heard. "One question I have right now, in our sort of post-#MeToo moment," Bedera commented, "we're trying to decide what the consequences should be for intimate partner violence. Amber Heard on April 13 and Johnny Depp on April 11. And remember, this is when the #MeToo movement was hitting a sort of a cultural peak. This is what you get when fame and fortune infantilize two grown people, each of whom needs desperately to have the last word and to have it in public. But Im among the numberless hordes who are gruesomely fascinated by the spectacle unfolding in a Virginia courtroom, and on social-media platforms around the world. Steve Helber/Pool/AFP via Getty Images But the impact of this trial isnt limited to its outcome or what that says about the story either side is telling. Depp suedhis ex-wifefor $50 million, claimingshe falsely accused him of domestic violence in an opinion column that appeared in The Washington Post. The only thing that one could do, really, was try to stay out of the line of fire., The couples therapist, Laurel Anderson, testified in a videotaped deposition that Heards father beat her as a child and that it was a point of pride to her if she felt disrespected to initiate a fight. Also, said Anderson, she felt she had to hit him back if he hit her and so she always did., The therapist described the couples dynamic as mutual abuse.. "My goal is the truth because it killed me that all these people I had met over the years that these people would think that I . The image of Heard, a woman whose brand is bombshell blond glamour, is now linked, perhaps permanently, to excrement. If Heard wanted out of such a marriage, she certainly had good reason. - after the jury decision was announced and Johnny Depp stans were out there every day sort of dressed in "Pirates Of The Caribbean" gear, you know, supporting him throughout the whole thing. (Samuel Corum/AFP), She added that attorneys often advise women not to wear "black in the courtroom. Tell the world, Johnny, tell them, 'Johnny Depp, I, Johnny Depp, a man, Im a victim, too, of domestic violence. The Depp fandom includes some very loud mens rights activists, who claim that women are often the abusers in relationships, as well as seemingly average citizens who have become self-styled experts on everything from domestic abuse to body language to personality disorders. Why is there such a disparity? A psychologist hired by Mr. Depps team diagnosed her with borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. (Jim Watson/Pool/AFP), Constantine added that she thinks Heard either has "borderline personality disorder" (BPD) or "some emotional insecurity issues. Depp is pictured testifying during the trial at Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia on April 19, 2022. "I think that Amber was the aggressor 100%. Heard says that Depp slapped, kicked and headbutted her. Or, in Canada, the pressing issue of training judges to recognize intimate partner violence, which is the subject of a current private members bill in the House of Commons. Robin Abcarian is an opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times. And often we confuse victims' self-defense as a form of aggression. FAIRFAX, Va. ( NewsNation) Actor Johnny Depp told jurors Tuesday that he felt compelled to sue his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel out of an obsession for the truth after she accused him of domestic violence. But theyve hit a snag, Op-Ed: I pushed my kids to succeed academically to escape racism. It was not really a jovial time, and I dont think thats funny, period, she said. He admitted to head-butting her, though he said it was an accident. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. There seems, however, to be a broader misogynist frenzy at work, one characteristic of the deeply reactionary moment were living through. Its horrible because you see every flaw, every misspoken word, every piece of testimony that doesnt necessarily jive with how she said something happened a couple days ago and then social media calls her out and beats her out for it right away, Engelmayer said. She described the disorders as "two sides of the same coin" that feature "dramatic, erratic and emotional" behavior. Meanwhile, the couple's former marriage counselor Dr. Laurel Anderson said in her testimony that the pair engaged in "mutual abuse". His fans are basically doing a smear campaign around Amber Heard without him even having to do anything. There are so many other newsworthy stories on this issue: the number of Republican candidates seeking office in the United States who are accused of domestic violence, for instance. appreciated. ", Amber Heard enters the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 3, 2022. Originating in the abuse and harassment of women in Hollywood, #MeToo did serve a purpose. Constantine said that while she kept in mind that Depp is an actor while analyzing his courtroom behavior, she found his testimony to be authentic. Ever, ever, ever. Readers speculate why, Letters to the Editor: Serious about the drought? Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "He ripped my dress," she recalled, fighting back tears. 'and see how many people believe or side with you.". After a man burst in with a gun, a San Francisco synagogue confronts hate, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Im visiting all 600 L.A. spots on the National Register. Im always determined to find the silver lining in things, and theres definitely one here. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Matthew Schuerman produced and edited the audio version of this story. Johnny Depp looks on as he testifies during his defamation trial in the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on April 19, 2022. "I just stood there while he did that. She also said that Heard often exhibited "manic episodes similar to if someone was on some kind of amphetamine drug. Actor Johnny Depp waves to the gallery as he leaves for a break Monday during his defamation trial in Fairfax, Va. against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. ", "In a defamation case, the jury needs to ascertain the truth of the underlying statements," Lau continued. Here are some tips. If you want to know what mutually assured destruction looks like, forget about Russia vs. Ukraine for a minute and check out the spectacle of Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard. 2023 Cable News Network. You could ask his fans, who are in the courtroom and nearly got kicked out by the judge when they laughed at one of the actors drolleries. And, you know, now, Depp's argument for suing her was that the op-ed was baseless and that it cost him roles, you know, including another "Pirates Of The Caribbean" movie. (Elizabeth Frantz/Pool/AFP) The actress also described incidents in. The volatile actress who at times was violent toward Depp, and who never made good on a promise to donate her entire divorce settlement to charity is very far from a perfect victim. Here's Depp's lawyer, Benjamin Chew, speaking just outside the courthouse yesterday, thanking the jury and Depp supporters. First Amendment scholars say the battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is unlikely to have any deep significance for the law. You know, she's parodying what Johnny is wearing. I need him on his best behavior and he gets one shot.. Johnny Depp said that he had never "struck any woman" during his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard on Tuesday. Depp, 58, has sued Heard, 35, for $50 million, saying she defamed him when she penned. They do something that psychologists call 'DARVO.' Depp has also launched a $50m case against Heard in the US over a column she penned for the Washington Post about her experience as a victim of domestic violence. The video ends when he sees that she is recording him and furiously grabs the phone. Depp sued Heard for defamation, alleging $50 million in damages following an opinion piece Heard wrote for the Washington Post in 2018, although she denies that the op-ed was about Depp, and she . Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much It's been something of a catalyst for men's rights groups to rally around Depp. Lau said the timeline of events leading to Heard's accusations and inconsistencies in her story may be swaying the public to sympathize with Depp. He also claimed on the stand that it was Heard who turned their fights physical.). Opinion: Guns are the biggest public health threat kids face. The actors completed their whirlwind divorce years ago but continue to volley accusations of physical abuse in what has turned out to be a battle for public opinion. We call it the perfect victim trope. As CNN has reported, social media responses to the trial are overwhelmingly from users in Depps corner and are often vicious to Heard, who is more than two decades younger than Depp and was much less famous prior to the marriage, divorce and all of the ugliness that followed. When Heard went to court to get a domestic violence restraining order against Depp, she had a bruise on her cheekbone from where she said he threw a phone at her. The exhibits presented on her behalf are also disturbing. Men can of course be harmed by intimate partner violence, and they are deserving of support. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor accused Heard of indirectly defaming him by referencing allegations she made against him amid their divorce. It was about, like, six weeks. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram. Depp sued ex-wife Heard for $50 million alleging she defamed him when she wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post back in 2018. 'DARVO' is an acronym that stands for deny, attack and reverse victim and offender. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. In court on Monday, Depp's medical team testified about the night his finger tip was severed, with the actor saying that Heard threw a glass vodka bottle at him, leading to it getting cut off. Certainly winning the lawsuit helps because it would establish that something untrue was said about him and thats a big deal.. During the trial, Depp has also accused Heard of assaulting him, and claimed that he is a victim of domestic violence as well. He also has a long history of temperamental outbursts in 1989, when he starred in 21 Jump Street, he pleaded guilty to assaulting a security guard. In 2018, The Sun, a British newspaper, called Depp a wife beater, and he sued for libel. A month later, the Washington Post published an opinion essay by Heard, in which she described herself as a public figure representing domestic abuse who had felt the full force of our cultures wrath for women who speak out. Though she did not mention Depp by name, it was clear she was referring to him. Depp won $10 million in compensatory damages and, $5 million in punitive damages.. Mr. Depp is suing his ex-wife for allegedly defaming him via an article she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018 under the headline I spoke up about sexual violence and faced our cultures wrath. Depp claims that Heard falsely and maliciously accused him of domestic abuse, damaging his career and. ", JOHNNY DEPP V. AMBER HEARD: THE SHOCKING TRIAL'S WILDEST MOMENTS. Johnny Depp's latest appearance in court seems to be swaying public opinion as the actor took the stand on Tuesday in his multi-million dollar defamation suit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. On the other hand, Because [Depp is] a natural star who is always entertaining, hes in front of the TV camera and hes entertaining once again, Engelmayer said of the televised trial. Heard defamation trial; a court case intended to determine whether Amber Heard had defamed her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018 in which she. More Americans Believe Johnny Depp Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Although most Americans aren't paying much attention to the defamation trial between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber. ! Depp wrote in the email to Carino. Have a look at social. Because he already obtained the favor of the court of public opinion once he told his story.. All Rights Reserved. "This is something I say a lot," she continued. Market data provided by Factset. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Actor Johnny Depp testifies as an article seen on a screen is entered into evidence, during the trial at Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., Wednesday, April 20, 2022. 6:08 PM EDT, Tue May 17, 2022, 'Every word of it is true': Heard speaks on op-ed after break in defamation trial, OK Boomer, Lets Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind, much higher rates of intimate partner violence. This case is about using the courts as a platform to tell his side of the story and clearing the record and swaying the court of public opinion, Ahouraian said. "In our society," Bedera said, "we expect that victims fit a specific mold. Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard was one of the biggest pop culture moments of 2022, and in the midst of his legal battle, he issued a warning about cancel culture, saying: Did you encounter any technical issues? If Depp somehow prevails, one can expect similar lawsuits against other women who say theyve survived abuse. Could it be possible also that the public might be more sympathetic toward Depp because he is such a big movie star, and so well-liked on screen for decades? It would be nice if we all learned something from this sordid mess. "Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. In November 2020, after a salacious three-week trial in Londons Royal Courts of Justice, a judge determined that Depp had not been libeled and referred to 12 separate incidents that justified the Suns headline. Heard, for her part, has accused Depp of many assaults, including a surprise accusation in the latest trial that he sexually assaulted her once while he was black-out drunk. "[W]e do talk about her dress code. Depp's reputation in Hollywood has already taken a hit. If shes telling the truth, one has to marvel at how thoroughly Depp and his team have sullied her name. Heard wrote that Depps alleged use of drugs and alcohol periodically led to violence, after which he would sober up and apologize. Depp is suing Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not. LIMBONG: Yeah. What does she wear? Sources reveal how the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard will play out over the next few weeks and why each side is out for blood. They should be listened to, yes. Right now I think its undisputed that the court of public opinion favors him and heard him and are now supporting him. Perhaps its predictable that after all hes been though, Depp still cant seem to fathom his own part in the mess. And, you know, we heard those cheers at the top - right? Actor Johnny Depp attends his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., April 27, 2022. Heard won $2 million in compensatory damages. Amber Heards lawyer grills Johnny Depp during cross-examination with a slew of embarrassing messages that might undermine parts of Depps testimony. "I know she led (the fights) on more than one occasion and started it to keep him with her because abandonment and having him leave was her worst nightmare," Anderson said last week. Hes trying to be witty, hes trying to be funny., Thats his way of winning over audiences whether hes on stage or in front of a camera or in front of a jury.. And now, you know, Heard can appeal all this, but it's unclear if she will 'cause, like, if you follow the case at all on social media, you would have seen that when it comes to the sort of court of public opinion, whether it was on, like, Twitter or YouTube or TikTok, all of them, Amber Heard was routinely villainized and painted as an abusive liar. We can choose to look at conflicting accounts and evidence and conclude that we just dont know what exactly happened. In a video shown in court, Johnny Depp is seen pacing in an elevator after a fight with Amber Heard on May 21, 2016. Our weekly mental wellness newsletter can help. Actor Johnny Depp has had a wild last few years, as his notoriety shifted from this career as a character actor to this long legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. "[T]he question is, was he abusive with Amber? This story has been shared 156,414 times. These self-styled defenders of an alleged abuse victim are happily partaking in misogynist abuse online. So, really, a bad move on Amber Heard's legal team," Constantine said, adding that Heard's pantsuit mimics her ex-husband. So what's this all about? A makeup brand even took part in the anti-Heard melee, posting a TikTok video meant to contradict her lawyers description of how she covered up bruises. But it is also safe to question Heards motives in making this a women must be believed story. I think for Johnny Depp, winning the legal side of the defamation claim does not matter to him, Lizardo told The Post. The "Aquaman" actress, 36, took the witness stand in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom for the first time Wednesday after the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor, 58, completed his testimony on Tuesday. Accuracy and availability may vary. Heard played dirty when she wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post portraying herself as a public figure representing domestic abuse. Depp insists he never laid a hand on Heard and is suing her for defamation. The jury in the defamation trial in Virginia between the actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard found that Mr. Depp had been defamed in a 2018 op-ed, a verdict that handed . Teachers understand that when they discuss healthy relationships its useful to incorporate cultural hot topics to engage kids attention and get them to examine their beliefs. Johnny Depp has lost his court case against a British tabloid that labelled the actor a "wife beater." The judge said he believed the claims were "substantially true." According to a Statistics. And we're seeing it on display really clearly in this case, where Johnny Depp is denying not that he was violent, he actually is still admitting that there was violence coming from him in this relationship. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously." He also did show that he has a huge fan base and he can bring a big crowd, Engelmayer said. Heard countersued Depp after his lawyer said her claims were false in statements to the press. So far, so common: Research shows that women going through the criminal justice system after surviving abuse often find themselves revictimized by a process that is hostile to their interests. There are ambiguities in the sordid conflict between the divorced actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, but some things are clear. After . Some domestic violence experts consider mutual abuse a myth, arguing that while both partners in a toxic relationship can behave terribly, one usually exercises power over the other. This doesnt mean that the case is entirely straightforward. He said she might fling an ashtray at his head or hit him with her high heel or a telephone or whatevers handy., In our house, he said, we were never exposed to any type of safety. Depp and Heard were married between 2015 and 2017. Depp is suing his ex-wife for $50 million, claiming she defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post opinion piece about domestic abuse. There is enough evidence to support Johnny Depp 's $50 million claim of defamation. Plaintiff Johnny Depp is making claim for. A Saturday Night Live sketch last weekend turned one of Depps wildest accusations against Heard into a skit, treating her as a figure of ridicule and him as a charming scamp. Heard has also denied allegations of abuse, and her legal team. 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