Virginia Attorney Reviews Defamation Law as Depp v. Heard goes to JURY DELIBERATION!

Closing arguments were given in the Depp v. Heard defamation case taking place in Fairfax County, Virginia. Watch as Virginia Attorney summarizes defamation standards for both sides in this high-profile defamation case!

Special thanks to @Runkle Of The Bailey, @Uncivil Law, and @Law Talk With Mike for adding to the discussion!

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Some added context/background: Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for defamation (seeking $50 million) based on statements Heard made in an op-ed in the Washington Post in December of 2018. Heard has countersued Depp for defamation (seeking $100 million) for statements attributed to Depp describing Heard's op-ed and subsequent actions a hoax to gain notoriety. The case was brought in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia, which was found to be the appropriate venue because the Washington Post (publisher of the op-ed) is incorporated in Fairfax County.

Chief Judge, Penny Azcarate is presiding over the matter. Depp is represented by Benjamin Chew, Camille Vasquez, and other members of the law firm of Brown Rudnick LLP. Heard is represented by Elaine Bredehoft, Benjamin Rottenborn, and other members of the law firm of Woods Rogers PLC.

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THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH COUNSEL IN YOUR JURISDICTION.