Amber Heard demands a fresh trial after claiming the Johnny Depp defamation lawsuit had an incorrect juror

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4 years ago

July 9, 2022

India

Amber Heard demands a fresh trial after claiming the Johnny Depp defamation lawsuit had an incorrect juror

Actress Amber Heard is suing her ex-husband Johnny Depp for defamation, and she wants a new trial to be ordered and a mistrial to be proclaimed. Her attorneys argued in front of a US court that because the high-profile trial included an incorrect juror who was not listed for duty, “due process was undermined” and that the court should therefore overturn the June 1 judgement and order a new trial. Amber’s legal team recently petitioned the court to throw out the defamation trial verdict because Johnny’s assertion that Amber slandered her was unsupported by any proof.

Amber was mandated to pay Johnny $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages in a Virginia court by the jury. The judge reduced these amounts to $3.5 million due to a cap in the state of Virginia. However, after their defamation trial, Johnny Depp was mandated to pay Amber $2 million. The jury determined that Amber had slandered her ex-husband in a 2018 essay where she claimed to have experienced domestic violence.

In a recent article, Amber’s attorneys claim that the defamation trial’s jury was set incorrectly.

According to a story from Deadline published on Friday, a 77-year-old man who appeared to reside at the same location as a 52-year-old man with “the same surname” was summoned for jury duty. The latter was the juror who ultimately sat through the entire trial on the jury.

“Ms. Heard had a right to rely on the fundamental guarantee provided by the Virginia Code that the jurors in this case would be people who had received jury service summonses. Juror No. 15 in this case doesn’t seem to have been the person identified on the jury panel.

The 52-year-old (redacted) who served on the jury for six weeks was never called for jury service on April 11, and she did not ‘appear in the list,’ as required, according to Amber’s lawyers, who made their claim in a newly filed document that was only partially redacted and was obtained by Deadline.

Amber’s attorney claimed that because of the alleged error, “due process” had been “compromised,” and that the court should declare a mistrial in order to invalidate the initial trial and its results.

“Therefore, Ms. Heard’s right to due process was violated. Elaine Bredehoft, Amber’s attorney, was mentioned in the latest report as saying that a mistrial should be declared and a new trial should be scheduled in these circumstances.

There is no proof that Mrs. Heard’s Op-Ed hurt Mr. Depp’s reputation, according to Amber’s attorneys, who had claimed that Johnny was not entitled to any damages that the jury had awarded him.

Amber and Johnny have both accused one another of domestic abuse. Due to an opinion piece Amber authored for The Washington Post in 2018, Johnny filed a defamation lawsuit against her. However, she described herself as “a public figure symbolising domestic abuse” without ever mentioning his name. Amber counterclaimed against Johnny for $100 million in 2021.

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Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

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1 week ago

May 25, 2026

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Amitabh Bachchan: Shocking Fan Incident Outside Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

The weekly Sunday rite outside the renowned gates of Jalsa is nothing short of profoundly holy. For decades, thousands of deeply moved admirers have gathered like clockwork, hoping for a single glimpse of the iconic megastar.

Yesterday evening, that fierce commitment took a scary and sad turn. A middle-aged guy, who had been standing patiently in the scorching midday sun for more than four hours, collapsed unexpectedly.

He collapsed totally into profound sleep, landing directly on the harsh, unforgiving asphalt road. The happy, chanting crowd fell silent in an instant as reality hit in.

A Heartbreaking Moment of Desperation

According to eyewitnesses, this enthusiast travelled across various states for a two-minute glimpse of his idol. His quivering hands clutched a framed vintage photograph of the superstar.

As the searing midday heat reached its zenith, acute dehydration and utter physical fatigue overtook his body. His feeble knees bowed under the crushing weight of his never-ending, frantic wait.

He fell face first to the ground before anyone could react or grab him. The enormous crowd’s collective, frightened gasp boomed over Juhu’s normally peaceful suburban streets.

Sudden Chaos Outside Jalsa’s Gates

Within seconds, total fear spread among the observers. Fellow supporters quickly dropped their homemade banners and posters, coming to the fallen man’s rescue. Someone desperately sprayed cold water upon his pale, sweating face.

The large security crew stationed outside Amitabh Bachchan’s home acted quickly. They were able to remove the rising, panicked crowd, allowing the choking sufferer to breathe easier.

An emergency ambulance was dispatched immediately, while local volunteers attempted to revive him. In a few startling moments, the atmosphere went from exhilarating exhilaration to total horror.

The Relentless Sunday Evening Madness

Every Sunday evening, the veteran actor gracefully goes onto a high podium at his grand gates. It is a renowned custom that has completely defined Bollywood fan culture over generations.

Passionate admirers will miss meals, risk heavy monsoons, and suffer harsh summer heat waves only to see him wave. It is a profound, emotional bond that defies all reasonable logic.

For this heartbreakingly loyal admirer, the powerful emotional rush combined with severe physical tiredness proved to be a highly perilous, almost lethal combination on the boiling, sweltering concrete.

Security Personnel Scramble to Prevent Tragedy

Local police officers responded promptly to the chaotic scene, attempting to manage the emotionally charged throng. Medical staff administered quick, vital first aid on the scene, examining his critically weak and decreasing pulse.

The comatose man was gingerly put onto a canvas stretcher, still clutching his prized, sweat-soaked image of the actor. He was sent to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

On-duty medics eventually confirmed that he had severe heatstroke and acute, life-threatening dehydration. Fortunately, his medical condition improved after he received repeated IV infusions and intensive, appropriate care.

A Stark Warning for Star-Worshippers

This terrible, tragic episode has generated a heated, much-needed debate about the extreme limits of celebrity worship in India. Blind passion should never result in the death of an innocent person.

Jalsa is an undisputed historical monument to love, but yesterday it served as a grim, sobering lesson. Extreme physical endurance for a brief moment can easily result in a catastrophic medical tragedy.

As thousands of passionate individuals continue to flow to Mumbai every day, the fine line between beautiful appreciation and life-threatening devotion becomes increasingly, dangerously blurred for these fragile worshippers.

Terrifying Boundaries of Human Obsession

The burning passion that motivates these ordinary folks to risk their own health is both wonderful and scary. It emphasises the megastar’s immense, godlike influence over millions of hearts.

While the legendary actor continues to express love to his devoted fans, this dangerous occurrence demonstrates that safety should always come first. No fan should have to bleed or faint on the street in order to catch a passing shadow.

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