Sometimes name recognition sure does help, especially when it comes to Hollywood. Amber Heard‘s sister says the “cards were stacked against us” in the multi-million-pound defamation trial brought by Johnny Depp – but that the truth would be “forever on the side” of the Aquaman star. Here’s what you need to know.
Whitney Henriquez said she would “always be proud” of her sister “for standing up for yourself” following the actress’s courtroom defeat last week.
Amber Heard’s Sister Says She Didn’t Have A Chance In Court Against Johnny Depp
Following the verdict, on June 1 the actor was awarded compensatory damages of $10 million and a further $5 million in punitive damages. In a separate verdict, Heard was awarded $2 million in damages after her counterclaim against Depp over comments made by his lawyer Adam Waldman, who allegedly referred to her abuse claims as a “hoax”, was found to be defamatory.
Henriquez, who took to the stand to give evidence during the six-week trial in Fairfax County, Virginia wrote on Instagram: “I still stand with you, sissy. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow I will always be proud of you for standing up for yourself, for testifying both here in Virginia and in the UK, and for being the voice of so many who can’t speak to the things that happen behind closed doors.”
She added, “But you stood up and spoke out regardless. I am so honored to testify for you, and I would do it a million times over because I know what I saw and because the truth is forever on your side. I’m so sorry that it wasn’t reflected in the decision made by this jury, but I will never give up on you, and neither will anyone who stands with you. Forever by your side.”
Following the verdict Heard said she was “heartbroken” by the outcome and its implication for other victims of domestic abuse. Meanwhile, Depp is continuing his tour of the UK alongside musician Jeff Beck, playing at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Monday night.
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