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Johnny Depp v. News Group Newspapers, d/b/a The Sun
Date: 11-02-2020
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Judge: Andrew Nicol
Court: British Crown County, London England
Plaintiff's Attorney: Not Available
Defendant's Attorney: Sasha Wass
Description:
London, England - Actor Johnny Depp, age 57, sued News Group Newspapers, d/b/a The Sun on a libel theory claiming that the article published by the Sun that said that Depp was a "wife beater" was false.
The Sun asserted the only defense available in defamation cases, which is truth, and produced substantial proof of the truth of the published article including more than 14 assaults on Ms. Amber Heard before and during their marriage.
The Sun asserted the only defense available in defamation cases, which is truth, and produced substantial proof of the truth of the published article including more than 14 assaults on Ms. Amber Heard before and during their marriage.
Outcome:
The Court found that Depp has, in fact, repeatedly assaulted Amber Heard.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Johnny Depp v. News Group Newspapers, d/b/a The Sun?
The outcome was: The Court found that Depp has, in fact, repeatedly assaulted Amber Heard.
Which court heard Johnny Depp v. News Group Newspapers, d/b/a The Sun?
This case was heard in British Crown County, London England, UK. The presiding judge was Andrew Nicol.
Who were the attorneys in Johnny Depp v. News Group Newspapers, d/b/a The Sun?
Plaintiff's attorney: Not Available. Defendant's attorney: Sasha Wass.
When was Johnny Depp v. News Group Newspapers, d/b/a The Sun decided?
This case was decided on November 2, 2020.