Johnny Depp sues Amber Heard for $50 million in defamation. (file)
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One of the Lawyers for Johnny Depp’s Legal Team, Camille Vasquez, Looks Like He’s Been internet favorite As the six-week televised trial between the two Hollywood giants came to an end yesterday, it resulted in Mr. Depp’s victory against Amber Heard.
During the trial, while trying to defend her client, the young California lawyer inadvertently managed to thrust herself into the limelight and become the latest internet sensation thanks to her legal expertise and courtroom talent.
According to E! News, shortly after reading the verdict, Mr. Depp’s lawyers spoke outside the courtroom.
She said, “Today’s decision confirms what we have said from the outset, that the claims against Johnny Depp are defamatory and not supported by any evidence. resources have been dedicated.”
Camille Vasquez addresses the media outside the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse on June 1 in Virginia.
During the trial, Vasquez fearlessly cross-examined Ms. Heard and one of the highlights was when she asked the “Aquaman” actor if the promised $7 million divorce settlement money had been donated to charity.
When Ms. Heard tried to avoid a direct answer by saying that she had pledged money to different charities, Ms. Vasquez famously misdirected her by saying “Ms. Heard, respectfully, that’s not my question”. pointed to.
While her efforts have left Ms. Heard in a difficult position, the internet can’t help but pay attention to Ms. Vasquez. One user shared on Twitter, “I must say, I wish Camille Vasquez got into trouble as my lawyer anytime. She’s a boss. Her closing arguments are on point.”
Another wrote, “Camille Vasquez ate Amber Heard alive and didn’t even burp. See you rock. #CamilleVasquez.”
A third tweet read, “Anyone else agrees that Camille Vasquez should receive her own monetary reward for being an absolute queen from this trial.”
Another user tweeted, “#CamilleVasquez is just so powerful and you can feel how much she cares and believes in Johnny and is fighting for him.”
Earlier, in May, Vasquez was speculated to be dating Mr Depp, however, according to Mashable India, she responded by laughing at the rumours.
US Weekly reports that Vasquez Brown is a litigation associate for Rudnick, the firm Mr Depp hired to oversee his legal defense in the defamation suit.
Mr Depp sued Amber Heard for $50 million for defamation, claiming that a 2018 article he wrote for the Washington Post harmed his career. In the article, Ms. Heard talked about surviving domestic abuse, but did not name Mr. Depp.
In 2020, Ms Heard filed a US$100 million counterclaim against her ex-husband, alleging that after a temporary restraining order was given, Mr Depp called her “unlawful” in an “ongoing harassment and online smear campaign”. specifically targeted”.
On Wednesday, June 2, a jury awarded US$15 million in damages to Johnny Depp.
Ms Heard has also won her defamation case against Mr Depp over articles in a privately owned newspaper in which Mr Depp’s former lawyer described her claims of domestic abuse as a hoax. The jury has awarded him USD 2 million in damages.
Mr Depp and Miss Heard were married in 2015. However, this marriage was short-lived. They separated in May 2016 and Heard accused the actor of sexual abuse. Mr Depp denied the claims, and they settled their divorce in August 2016.
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