The Amber Heard trial against Johnny Depp is ongoing, with the jury set to continue their deliberations. The scene outside the courtroom is quiet, with a large crowd of spectators waiting to get into the courtroom. Johnny Depp is not expected to be present, as he is reportedly in the UK participating in a concert. The jury is expected to begin deliberating at 9:00, and the crowd's presence could change depending on the jury's decision.
The trial revolves around a defamation suit filed by Johnny Depp against Amber Heard. Depp alleges that Heard defamed his character in a 2018 op-ed piece in the Washington Post, while Heard claims that Depp defamed her character. The jury has to decide unanimously whether one or both parties were defamed.
There is a potential issue that could arise if the case is appealed. If the case is found in favor of Johnny Depp, Amber Heard's attorneys could bring up the Virginia anti-SLAPP law, which is designed to protect free speech. This could be used as a means to appeal the verdict.
The seven-member jury is expected to deliberate, with no telling how long it might take if there's a verdict today. The Fox 5 DC team will continue to cover the trial and update their website, Fox 5 DC.com, and Beyond to let people know what's happening.
1. The jury in the Amber Heard versus Johnny Depp trial is set to continue their deliberations.
2. The Fox 5 DC team is covering the story since the beginning.
3. The trial is expected to end soon, with the jury expected to begin deliberating at 9:00.
4. There is a large crowd of spectators gathered outside the courtroom.
5. Johnny Depp is not expected to be present at the trial.
6. The jury is expected to decide unanimously if one or both parties were defamed.
7. The verdict is expected to be read soon.
8. There is a possibility that the case could be appealed if it is in favor of Johnny Depp.
9. The seven-member jury is expected to deliberate at 9:00.
10. The trial coverage will continue until a verdict is reached.