Johnny Depp’s lawyers reveal Benjamin Chew and Camille Vasquez, who appeared in their first revealing interview on a US television show on Wednesday, why the jury did not believe Amber Heard’s claims.
In response to a question about Heard’s claims, Chew told the host, “I think it had a lot to do with accountability.”
The lawyer added: “Johnny owned his problems. He was very candid about his problems with alcohol and drugs. He was candid about some unfortunate texts he wrote.”
He continued: “I think it was a stark contrast to Ms. Heard, who did not appear, or at least the jury could have perceived, that she did not take responsibility for anything.”
During the interview, Vasquez recalled the moment the verdict was announced and felt “an overwhelming sense of relief.”
“I was talking to a mutual friend of ours and Johnny’s and he said, ‘I haven’t seen Johnny smile like that in six years,'” he said.
“The weight of the world has been lifted from his shoulders. He has his life back,” Chew said.
For six weeks, the blockbuster trial between Hollywood figures opened their once-private lives to public scrutiny, dominated headlines and caused a stir on social media platforms.
After three days of deliberations, the jury returned a verdict in Depp’s favor on June 1, finding that Heard was tarnishing his reputation and damaging his career with his allegations of domestic abuse.
