defamation trial

News4’s Paul Wagner reports on the verdict in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial.

Scott Talan, assistant professor of public and strategic communication at American University, breaks down the cultural implications of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation verdict.

Jurors in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard heard a snippet of testimony contradicting one of Heard’s key witnesses, but much of the context was stripped away. The witness, Jennifer Howell, testified Tuesday via recorded deposition that she wrote an email to Heard’s sister, Whitney Henriquez, begging her to tell the truth. But Howell’s testimony was severely constrained,...

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder explains what to know as the final week of testimony gets underway.

Johnny Depp’s legal team has finished its cross-examination of actress Amber Heard. They asked her about photos allegedly showing injuries to her face, as well as audio recording of the couple fighting. Closing arguments are expected Friday, May 27.

More emotional and disturbing testimony Monday in the Johnny Depp defamation trial. Depp is suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, and she took the stand again. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has more from the high-profile Hollywood trial playing out in a Fairfax County courtroom.

A a psychologist has testified that actor Amber Heard suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from violence, including sexual violence, she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Johnny Depp. The psychologist told jurors Tuesday at Depp’s libel trial that there is corroboration of many of the instances of abuse, including apologies and admissions made by Depp to Heard. Hughes is the...

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder was at the Fairfax County Courthouse as Johnny Depp’s legal team rested its case against Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports on actor Johnny Depp’s fourth day on the witness stand in his defamation trial against actress Amber Heard.