Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck live performance at The Sage 02/06/22
Johnny Depp performed live at The Sage Gateshead with Jeff Beck and his band yesterday.
Johnny vs. Amber defamation trial
The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, held in Fairfax County Circuit Court, Virginia, from April 11 to June 1, 2022, centered on Depp’s $50 million lawsuit against Heard for her 2018 Washington Post op-ed, which implied he abused her, and Heard’s $100 million counterclaim over statements by Depp’s lawyer calling her allegations a “hoax.” The trial, broadcast live, became a cultural phenomenon, with fans like me seeing it as Johnny’s chance to reclaim his narrative.
Depp’s team, led by Camille Vasquez and Benjamin Chew, argued that Heard’s op-ed falsely portrayed Johnny as an abuser, causing irreparable career damage. They promised evidence showing Heard as the aggressor, manipulating narratives for her own gain. Heard’s attorneys, including J. Benjamin Rottenborn, leaned on her free speech rights, claiming the op-ed addressed broader societal issues, not just Depp. Fans saw Heard’s defense as dodging accountability, especially since the op-ed’s implications were clear to anyone following their saga.
Below is a day-by-day breakdown of key testimonies and events, highlighting moments that stood out to supporters who believed Heard’s claims were fabricated.
Week 1: April 11–15, 2022
April 11: Jury Selection
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What Happened: The trial began with jury selection, finalizing a panel of seven jurors with two alternates (six men, three women). Judge Penney Azcarate permitted live courtroom broadcasts, a move Depp’s team supported for transparency. Fans outside the courthouse, some lining up before dawn,
June 2, 2022, Newcastle
June 2, 2022, pics from Newscastle, signing several autographs and taking selfies before security whisked him away, heading to his hotel, signing for fans outside the sage Gateshead,Newcastle, and on Stage with Jeff Beck at Gateshead Sage
Statement by Johnny on his Instagram
Johnny won the libel case against Amber Heard
The verdict is in: the jury has ruled that Johnny has proven all elements of defamation in his case against Amber Heard and awarded him $15 Mil.
10 Million in Compensatory Damages.
5 Million in Punitive Damages.
(Punitive damages in Va. are capped at $350K so these will be limited)
Heard did win one claim in her case and was awarded $2 Mil.
Congratulations Johnny!
May your life continue where it ended before you met Amber and may it be an example for many other domestic abuse victims of whatever gender to step forward, because TRUTH WINS!
Thank you so much jury, attorneys, judge, witnesses, courttv and all you (us) supporters who did believe into Johnny, into the truth, for the last 6 years.
You will always remember this as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow.
And now, a mega pint of wine. Drinks all around!
Ross Halfin, June 1, 2022
by Ross Halfin, June 1, 2022
2nd night at Jeff Beck concert Royal Albert Hall London
And yesterday, too, he was in the Royal Albert Hall to join Jeff Beck!
June 2022
June 2022, by Timm Hassan on Facebook after Johnny won the trial “Congratulations to the amazing Johnny Depp on a clear and well deserved victory. I was lucky to know the true example of kindness and humility that he is during the few times we met.”
June 2022
June 2022, by Timm Hassan on Facebook after Johnny won the trial “Congratulations to the amazing Johnny Depp on a clear and well deserved victory. I was lucky to know the true example of kindness and humility that he is during the few times we met.”
Johnny Depp at Jeff Beck Royal Albert Hall London
As we all hoped, he really was joining Jeff Beck at his concert at the Royal Albert Hall London, yesterday, May 30th.
He was greeted with standing ovations <3