Luckily, Depp won the lawsuit against Heard a year later.
Explanation
The statement refers to the defamation lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against Amber Heard that concluded in June 2022. The jury ruled in favor of Depp, awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages (later reduced to $350,000 due to Virginia law limits). However, the jury also found that Depp's representative had defamed Heard, awarding her $2 million. Therefore, while Depp technically 'won' the suit overall, the financial outcome was not solely in his favor as it resulted in a net gain of $8.35 million. Hence, the wording 'won the lawsuit' implies a singular victory, which is misleading as Heard also had a measure of success. As such, the statement lacks nuance and accuracy regarding the overall outcomes of the trial.
Key Points
- Johnny Depp did win the defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard in June 2022.
- He was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages (later reduced).
- Amber Heard was awarded $2 million due to Depp's representative's defamation, making the financial victory less clear-cut.
