Johnny Depp Newcastle

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Johnny Depp celebrates $15 million libel win against Amber Heard ... (NewcastleWorld)

Hollywood star Depp was spotted drinking with local singer Fender as the verdict of his high-profile libel trial was announced.

One fan wrote: “Johnny Depp hearing the verdict of the trial whilst sat sinking pints with Sam Fender in Newcastle is nothing short of iconic.” Another said: “Johnny Depp on the lash in Newcastle with Sam Fender whilst his defamation verdict is being read out is just absolutely mental.” One user wrote: “My mind can’t comprehend the fact Sam Fender is sat in a pub with Johnny Depp watching the live verdict of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.”

Johnny Depp turns up in NEWCASTLE as his libel verdict is delivered (Daily Mail)

Johnny Depp was seen in a Newcastle pub this evening, just hours before a verdict is expected to arrive for the defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, ...

It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated. Heard testified that Depp physically or sexually assaulted her more than a dozen times. Each accuses the other of destroying their career. Amber Heard said in a statement after the verdict, 'The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously.' Dr Charlotte Proudman, a British barrister, tweeted: '[Depp's] on tour, waving to his fans. Retire back to the deliberation room and do that for me.' Judge Azcarate addressed the jury and said: 'I need to give the forms back to you. While her ex-husband was in the UK, Heard walked into court wearing a black dress and appeared anxious. Left alone, Heard looked down at the floor, lost in thought before her lawyers came back to her. It needs to be at least a dollar up to whatever the damages are. Reports said that Depp was sighted in Newcastle's Jam Jar bar late on Wednesday night.

Johnny Depp and Sam Fender drink together in Newcastle's Bridge ... (ChronicleLive)

Sam Fender has posted a selfie of himself and Johnny Depp in The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle on Wednesday night.

The reaction to Sam and Johnny being together in Newcastle was off the charts, with Twitter users, as well as being massively excited, being left in a state of complete and utter shock. Minutes later the jury ruling defamed ex-husband Johnny in a 2018 Washington Post article in which she wrote about being “a public figure representing domestic abuse”. Shortly after 7pm, it was revealed that the jury in the courtroom in Fairfax had reached a verdict, having Johnny and Amber both accused each other of defamation.

Where The Bridge Tavern is in Newcastle after Johnny Depp is ... (The Northern Echo)

JOHNNY Depp has today been spotted at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle leaving many fans in shock – but where is the pub?

The superstar has left fans with their jaws on the floor this evening after he was spotted with musical star Sam Fender at The Bridge Tavern pub in Newcastle today. JOHNNY Depp has today been spotted at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle leaving many fans in shock – but where is the pub? Where The Bridge Tavern is in Newcastle after Johnny Depp is spotted there

Sam Fender spends night in Newcastle pub with Johnny Depp ... (The Independent)

Musician shared selfie with Depp and musician Jeff Beck, calling them 'some serious heroes'

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Heard was found to have a partial win in her case and was awarded $2m (£1.6m) in compensatory damages, but no punitive damages. Following the jury’s verdict, Heard released a statement saying: “The disappointment I feel today is beyond words.

Johnny Depp Spotted In Newcastle Pub As He Wins Defamation Trial (LADbible)

The actor has just won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

that was quite surreal." In scenes nobody expected, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor was seen today (1 June) in a Newcastle pub seemingly enjoying some drinks with Sam Fender as the verdict of his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard was announced. Johnny Depp was spotted having drinks in a pub in Newcastle as the news of his defamation lawsuit win broke this evening.

Johnny Depp hangs with Sam Fender in Newcastle amid Amber ... (Metro)

The Pirates of the Caribbean skipped the libel trial verdict in Virginia where he won over ex-wife Amber Heard.

I hope that my quest to have the truth be told will have helped others, men or women, who have found themselves in my situation, and that those supporting them never give up. ‘From the very beginning, the goal of bringing this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. ‘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. He added: ‘I wish to acknowledge the noble work of the Judge, the jurors, the court staff and the Sheriffs who have sacrificed their own time to get to this point, and to my diligent and unwavering legal team who did an extraordinary job in helping me to share the truth. Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. Depp released a lengthy statement reacting to his victory, saying: ‘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.

Johnny Depp spotted at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle and people ... (The Northern Echo)

The Pirates of the Caribbean star has just won his libel lawsuit against Amber Heard this evening. The Northern Echo: Picture: Sam Fender's Instagram Picture: ...

One Twitter user posted: “For anyone interested…Johnny Depp and Sam Fender just been seen in The Bridge Tavern pub in Newcastle Quayside. FANS have been left in shock after Johnny Depp was today spotted at The Bridge Tavern pub in Newcastle today. Johnny Depp spotted at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle and people can’t believe it

Johnny Depp 'at peace' as he is seen in Newcastle pub following ... (Evening Standard)

The actor said he was 'truly humbled' after jurors returned verdicts in his favour on Wednesday after the six-week trial.

“I’m sad I lost this case. Speaking outside the court in Virginia, the actor’s lawyers Benjamin Chew and Camille Vasquez said they were “truly honoured” to have represented him and were “so grateful” to the jurors, and other members of court staff. “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,” he said. Mr Depp continued: “Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. In his statement, issued through his spokesperson, the actor said his decision to pursue the case “was only made after considerable thought” and his goal had been to “reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome”. The actor said he was “truly humbled” after j urors returned verdicts in his favour on Wednesday after six weeks of evidence and roughly 13 hours of deliberation.

'It's insane': Johnny Depp had fish and chips in Newcastle's Bridge ... (ChronicleLive)

Crowds couldn't believe their eyes when the Hollywood star visited the pub on his first ever trip to Newcastle.

I felt sheer excitement, it’s Johnny Depp in Newcastle! He wasn’t disguising himself, he was just smiling.” “We gave him a private space and he was the loveliest man I have ever seen in my life. “He was incredible. Janine Latchford, general manager of The Bridge Tavern, told Chronicle Live: “Johnny came in first, he was with some friends but he was quite cool. She said the pub gave him the room upstairs where he met Sam, who is from North Shields. He is expected to make an appearance on stage with Jeff Beck during his show at The Sage in Gateshead on Thursday.

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