Johnny Depp’s Defamation Lawsuit Moves Forward As Amber Heard’s Dismissal Is Denied

Ex-lovers Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have had a really dramatic few years because the couple divorced in January of 2017. Following abuse allegations from Heard, Depp took the matter to the courts with a $50 million defamation lawsuit. Now, Heard’s tried dismissal of the case has been denied by Fairfax, VA County Chief Decide Bruce White, marking a considerable win for Depp within the ongoing battle.

Decide White had this to say in response to Heard’s dismissal request:

Defendant’s Demurrer is sustained as to the fourth assertion listed above, however it’s overruled as to the opposite three statements. Additional, Defendant’s Plea in Bar relating to the statute of limitations is denied. Counsel shall put together an Order reflecting the Courtroom’s ruling and ahead that Order to the Courtroom for entry.

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The lengthy and arduous authorized battle is bound to deliver loads of chaos and negativity to the 2 actors, however as issues stand, the proof towards Heard has been mounting quickly and has constantly given Depp numerous ammunition in courtroom. Among the many damning proof is a group of audio tapes that delivered to gentle that Heard defecated on Depp’s mattress and punched him within the face for being late to her birthday celebration.

In the meantime, an account from Depp’s property supervisor, Tara Roberts, states that Heard bodily abused Depp on the couple’s residence within the Bahamas whereas his youngsters had been there. Although Heard admitted to throwing a lacquer bottle at Depp’s face, she insists that all the situation was fully misrepresented.

A petition to take away Heard because the L’Oreal spokesperson has reached practically 12,000 signatures, whereas one other to interchange her in Aquaman 2 sits on the cusp of 400,000. It’s uncommon that on-line petitions make a lot of a distinction in conditions like this, however it’s however unusual that not one of the mounting allegations towards the actress have swayed L’Oreal or Warner Bros.

In any case, it may very well be years earlier than Johnny Depp and Amber Heard see the tip of this battle, however keep tuned for extra because the messy story unfurls.