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'Couldn't stop crying': Fans melt as Johnny Depp hugs lawyer Ben Chew in VIRAL MOMENT

Johnny Depp fans flocked to Twitter to upload clips of the actor and Chew hugging following his closing arguments

The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard has come to a close. On May 27, lawyers for both sides presented their closing arguments after six weeks of odd claims and noteworthy revelations. One such scene from the final courtroom session has captured the hearts of many. Depp is seen hugging his lawyer Ben Chew and the video is now trending.

Many fans flocked to Twitter to upload clips of Depp and Chew hugging as the lawyer returned to his seat beside the star following his closing argument. “It's about restoring his lost reputation," Chew says in the popular video. "It's about showing Mr Depp's children, Lily-Rose and Jack, that the truth is worth fighting for. It's about restoring Mr Depp's name and standing in the community to the fullest extent that you can, and you can do something.” After his words, Depp and Chew shared a warm hug and people on social media reacted positively to the actor hugging him.

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Twitter reactions

Many Twitter stans have started to speak on the hug video and the messages are heartwarming just like Depp’s actions. One fan wrote, “#BenChew getting choked up at the end and the hug almost had me balling my eyes out. #JohnnyDepp and his team have nothing but love for each other. #JohnnyDeppAmberHeardTrial #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeard”. Another fan said, “Johnny depp and ben chew hug after ben’s closing argument 🥺🥺🤍🤍🤍 thank you for everything ben <3 we’re so so grateful for your time and work. #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppIsInnocent #amberheardvsjohnnydepp #AmberHeardlsALiar”. Another fan stated, “#JusticeForJohnnyDepp Yes, when I saw Ben Chew and Johnny Depp hug. I lost it. I could not STOP crying. Each one of his legal team felt his hurt and pain.😥❤❤👍”.

One other fan wrote, “I think #BenChew got choked up which made #JohnnyDepp look up. When Johnny gave him that hug I got a bit weepy. #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppAmberHeardTrial”. Another fan said, “Good lort, that hug. Such love and respect. I’m so glad Johnny has had such a rock as Ben throughout this ordeal. Ben Chew is the man we all need in our lives. #BenChew #JohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppIsInnocent #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #AmberHeardIsALiar #AmberHeardlsApsychopath”. Another one said, “#BenChew hugs #JohnnyDepp after his closing arguments. This is what happens when you KNOW your client is an innocent and GOOD man. #AmberHeardlsApsychopath #AmberHeardlsALiar #JusticeForJohnnyDepp”.