It has been a long time since the Johnny Depp–Amber Heard defamation trial began. It has been ruling the headlines of almost all media outlets. The conflict started when the 36-year-old Amber penned an op-ed about being a “domestic violence victim” in the Washington Post. It indicated that her husband Johnny Depp was the abuser. According to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor, the defamation trial cost him “everything”.
The 58-year-old Depp has sued Amber Heard for $50 million in damages over the 2018 op-ed. The proceedings are taking place at Fairfax County Courthouse, in Virginia. Fans can stay updated with all of the goings-on with the YouTube live stream. Judge Penney Azcarate is presiding over the case, which began last month.
Who Is Penney Azcarate?
Penney S. Azcarate is the chief justice judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit in Virginia. She was elected on February 25, 2015, and took office on July 1. With an experience of more than a decade, she is in charge of all the proceedings of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial.
The renowned lawyer completed her graduation from Scalia Law, George Mason University, in 1998. She then held the post of Assistant Commonwealth attorney for five years, before switching up to enter private practice. She put on the crown of being the first female judge of the General District Court. Penney achieved the opportunity to serve on the General District Court bench with her hard work in 2008. After seven years, she got her justice seat in the Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Her works include an initiative to create the Veterans Treatment Docket in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This step of hers helped millions of veterans in Virginia to fight mental health problems and substance abuse issues. Before starting her practice in the field of law, she served in the United States Marine Corps and in the reserves while attending law school.
Johnny Depp And Amber Heard’s Defamation Trial
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial witnessed many twists and turns. Personal attacks and blames made the relationship between the two bitter. Heard’s abusive words for her ex-husband made millions of fans and trolls target her. Depp has taken an oath not to look into her eyes. Many recordings of the two were played in the court where personal fights came to light. Many testimonies were also heard, including Kate Moss, Heard’s sister and Depp’s former bodyguard.
Depp has taken legal action against Heard for her Op-ed post of 2018. The Aquaman actress is countersuing him for $100 million, alleging that he libeled her by calling her a liar. The verdict is awaited in the case now.
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