Camille Vasquez, a lawyer for Johnny Depp, addresses the jury and the media, thanking them for their time and service. She emphasizes that the case is not about believing Depp or Amber Heard, but about the evidence, which she claims proves that Heard was the abuser in the relationship. Vasquez also plays recordings of Heard admitting to physical fights and hitting Depp. She argues that Heard's allegations of abuse were false and defamatory, causing harm to Depp and true survivors of domestic abuse. Vasquez's colleague is interviewed, discussing the key to their victory in the trial, which they attribute to focusing on the facts and evidence, as well as Depp's opportunity to tell his side of the story. The lawyer also addresses concerns about social media's influence on the trial, stating that they don't believe the jurors were swayed by online coverage.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Camille Vasquez is a lawyer representing Johnny Depp.
2. The trial lasted for seven weeks.
3. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were in a relationship that ended.
4. Amber Heard publicly accused Johnny Depp of being an abuser.
5. Johnny Depp denied the accusations and claimed to be the real victim of domestic abuse.
6. The jury made a unanimous decision based on the evidence presented.
7. Camille Vasquez was promoted to partner at her law firm.
8. The trial was widely covered on social media, with many people discussing it on platforms like TikTok.
9. The jurors were admonished every night not to read or watch news about the case.
10. The verdict was seen as a victory for Johnny Depp's team.
11. Amber Heard's lawyer argued that the verdict would have a chilling effect on domestic violence victims and be a setback to the #MeToo movement.
12. Camille Vasquez encouraged young women to stay in school and pursue a legal career.
13. Johnny Depp had the opportunity to speak the truth about the relationship for the first time in six years.
14. The trial was closely watched, with many people following it on social media.
15. The jurors were not believed to have violated their oath or been swayed by social media coverage.