Sasha Aagha

As the highly publicized defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard wrapped up on May 27, a virginia jury awarded Johnny Depp $15 million in the defamation suit against Amber Heard on June 1, 2022. The jury ruled in Depp's favour in three claims that Heard's op-ed in The Washington Post defamed him when she called herself a surviour of domestic abuse.Johnny Depp wins defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard; Aquaman actress ordered to pay $15 million in abuse claimsThe disappointment I feel today is beyond words, Heard said in a statement. Im heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband.Heard added, Im even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously.