In 2022, when Johnny Depp won a defamation verdict against Amber Heard and said, ‘The jury gave my life back,’ here’s what happened during the six-week trial

In a landmark ruling in 2022, Johnny Depp won his defamation case against Amber Heard after a gripping six-week trial that shined a light on domestic abuse issues. The jury awarded Depp $10.35 million, citing Heard’s liability for defamation. Following the decision, Heard lamented its implications for women’s rights. Meanwhile, both parties have moved forward with out-of-court agreements, allowing Depp to reenter the film industry.