NEWSJohnny Depp Says The 'Jury Gave Me My Life Back' After He Wins Case Against Ex Amber Heard: 'I Am Truly Humbled'
Jun. 1 2022, Published 3:49 p.m. ET
Johnny Depp spoke out about how he is feeling after he won his case against ex Amber Heard on Wednesday, June 1.
As OK! previously reported, the jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
"Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed," a statement, which was obtained by OK!, reads. "All in the blink of an eye. False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me. It had already traveled around the world twice within a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career. And six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled."
He continued, "My decision to pursue this case, knowing very well the height of the legal hurdles that I would be facing and the inevitable, worldwide spectacle into my life, was only made after considerable thought. From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that. I am, and have been, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and the colossal support and kindness from around the world. I hope that my quest to have the truth be told will have helped others, men or women, who have found themselves in my situation, and that those supporting them never give up. I also hope that the position will now return to innocent until proven guilty, both within the courts and in the media."
Before signing off, Depp acknowledged "the noble work of the Judge, the jurors, the court staff and the Sheriffs who have sacrificed their own time to get to this point, and to my diligent and unwavering legal team who did an extraordinary job in helping me to share the truth."
The 58-year-old declared that "the best is yet to come and a new chapter has finally begun."
"Truth never perishes," he concluded.
Meanwhile, Heard also reacted on Twitter, writing, "The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence and sway of my ex-husband. I'm even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback."
In 2018, Heard wrote an op-ed in which she claimed she was a victim of abuse. Though she didn't name Depp, he sued her for defamation — but she countersued. The two had been duking it out in court over the past few weeks, but Depp ultimately came out on top.
