Judge denies Amber Heard bid to dismiss Johnny Depp defamation suit

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View online May 03, 2022 Judge denies Amber Heard bid to dismiss Johnny Depp defamation suit   By Gustaf Kilander Judge Penney Azcarate has denied Amber Heard's bid to dismiss Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit.   The defamation trial between Mr Depp and Ms Heard began on Monday 11 April in Fairfax, Virginia following Mr Depp's lawsuit against his ex-wife in March 2019. Mr Depp is arguing that she defamed him in a December 2018 op-ed published in The Washington Post titled "I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change".   In her 2018 op-ed, Ms Heard wrote that "like many women, I had been harassed and sexually assaulted by the time I was of college age. But I kept quiet — I did not expect filing complaints to bring justice. And I didn't see myself as a victim".   Read the full story Other stories you might like Johnny Depp lost $40m after publication of Amber Heard op-ed, forensic accountant says as actor rests case What you'll find on Truth Social, Trump's social media platform for 'free expression' Amber Heard's nurse testifies about notes stating she was 'jealous and anxious' about Johnny Depp's career Other newsletters you might like US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie Sign up Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.