Amber Heard took the time to reflect on the court decision and react in the most emotional way possible! She said she is "heartbroken" after the decision and very disappointed by everything that happened.
"The frustration I feel today goes beyond words. I am heartbroken that the numerous trials were not enough to withstand the power and influence of my ex-husband."
The 36-year-old added that she feels even more disappointed when she thinks about what this verdict means to other women.
"It's a step backwards. It takes us back to a time when a woman who spoke loudly could be embarrassed and sit down in public! It takes back the idea that violence against women should be taken seriously!"
Heard stated that she believes Depp's lawyers won their case "by convincing the jury to ignore the key Freedom of Speech case and ignoring the evidence which she said was as convincing as it did in the UK.
" "I'm sad to lose this trial, but I'm even sadder when I think I've lost the rights I thought I had as an American citizen - to speak openly and freely!" she concluded.
The jury ruled yesterday that Amber Heard's marriage statements were "false" and had "a defamatory implication". They also found that she had acted with "real malice". The court ruled that Johnny Depp should receive $ 15 million in damages from Amber Heard - $ 10 million in compensatory damages (intended to compensate the injured party, Depp) and $ 5 million in punitive damages (awarded to punish a wrongdoer, by Heard).
Source: E! News
