Jordan Karlesson
Most of us have seen enough footage of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, but if you’re among those looking for more, you’re in luck.
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A graphic two-part docuseries, Johnny vs. Amber: The U.S. Trial, will trace the legal battle and premiere on September 19 on Discovery+. The program will follow the six-week legal battle and include commentary from lawyers, reporters, and legal experts.
It will “give a forensic account of the key evidence and turning points of the case from both sides,” according to a press release.
“The series gives a forensic account of the key evidence and turning points of the case from both sides, allowing viewers to make up their own minds about who to believe,” the press release said.
Johnny vs. Amber: The U.S. Trial will also feature behind-the-scenes footage.
Discovery+ previous released a trailer for the program.
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: A Timeline
In June, a jury found Heard guilty of defamation against Depp. The decision resulted in a $10.3 million award for Depp. With a verdict additionally awarding Heard compensatory damages of $2 million, she is on the hook for $8.3 million.
Afterward, Heard’s attorneys claimed she can’t afford to pay that amount.
Amber Heard has new lawyers for her appeal after a jury found her guilty of defamation against ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Heard recently hired Ballard Spahr attorneys David Axelrod and Jay Ward Brown as her appellate counsel, Good Morning America reported Monday.
Axelrod and Brown issued a joint statement after Amber Heard hired them for the appeal, according to GMA.
“We welcome the opportunity to represent Ms. Heard in this appeal as it is a case with important First Amendment implications for every American,” they reportedly said. “We’re confident the appellate court will apply the law properly without deference to popularity.”
Ben Rottenborn of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black and Elaine Charlson Bredehoft of Charlson Bredehoft Cohen Brown & Nadelhaft represented Heard during the initial trial. Rottenborn is staying on as co-counsel but Bredehoft is leaving, GMA said.
