Judge Rules to Continue Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation Trial

Heard filed a $100 million countersuit against Depp in 2020, alleging that he “unlawfully targeted” her and defamed her in statements calling her allegations a “hoax.”

Rotternborn argued that the headline was not written by Heard and that the statements in the piece are not disputable because of a video showing Depp being verbally abusive towards Heard. Depp’s attorney, Ben Chew, argued that Depp’s losses prove defamation and that Heard, in fact, physically abused the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory actor.

Azcarate denied the dismissal of the statements within the piece, but has yet to rule whether to dismiss or continue trial for the claim regarding the headline, explaining more evidence is needed, per Variety.

Since the beginning of trial, followers have been shocked by the many revelations have emerged about Heard and Depp’s marriage from 2015 to 2017. While the broadcast trial continues, E! News will continue to keep track on trial updates.