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#JusticeForJohnny: Hashtag gets more than 40k tweets in quick time as Johnny Depp fans rejoice

Social media erupted with joy after Johnny Depp was awarded $15M settlement in the trial many said it was 'Justice for Johnny'

The high-profile Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial finally came to an end a few minutes after 3 pm EST on Wednesday, June 1. Depp has now been considered a victim of Heard's defamatory claims in The Washington Post in 2018 in which she called herself a "public figure representing domestic abuse." After deliberating for 13 hours, the jury returned to the courthouse with their decision. As anxious eyes waited for the decision to be revealed, the judge called the lawyers to the stand. The final verdict specified that Depp was owed $15 million in total as damages and Heard, who lost on most counts, would receive $2 million.

Less than an hour after Depp won his defamation case against Heard on Wednesday, June 1, he said in a statement that he felt like the “jury gave me my life back.” "Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me were forever changed. All in the blink of an eye", Depp said. "False, very serious, and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me. It had already traveled around the world twice within a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career. And six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled", he added.

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Social media users who have been following the case for a long time were all eager over the verdict. There was an overwhelming number of posts and tweets in support of Johnny before the verdict. The hashtag "#JusticeForJohnnyDepp" began to trend with more than 40,000 tweets. Social media exploded after Depp-Heard trial verdict. Many on social media who have followed the Johnny Depp trial closely were jubilant after the verdict was read on Wednesday afternoon, June 1, calling the decision the "best possible outcome".

Some supporters of Johnny were moved to tears by the result. A user wrote, "I got tears of joy in my eyes. Johnny Depp IS INNOCENT. OMG." Saraya-Jade Bevis, better known by the ring name Paige wrote: "JUSTICE FOR JOHNNY DEPP!!! What a powerful moment."

Another user wrote, "Tell the world, Johnny, see what a Judge or Jury thinks. Tell the world, I Johnny Depp, a man, am a victim too of domestic violence. See how many people believe or side with you.” He did it. Johnny told the world. He's won his case#JusticeForJohhnyDepp #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeard"

One user wrote, "Overcome with emotions at the moment! He did it! So proud of him! It has been an honor to fight for truth & justice the past 6 years. Finally, he has received justice!! #JusticeForJohnnyDepp"

Some users called out Heard for her false accusations and for using domestic violence as a tool. A user wrote, "Ummmm NO @realamberheard YOU set women and domestic violence survivors back!!! Your lies and spectacle of dishonesty is disrespectful and a slap in the face to women who REALLY experienced sexual & domestic violence. YOU, Amber, are a DISGRACE to ALL women! #JusticeForJohnny". Another dragged Disney for not supporting Depp: "Disney rushed to conclusions lmao. JOHNNY DEPP WINS! HUGE W FOR MEN! Sadly 15 mil is too cheap for Amber but justice for Johnny! She got a slap on the wrist. I really hope Johnny gets his life back, sponsors, deals and Disney needs to release an apology."

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