Sam Fender

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.

Depp was seen with the Hypersonic Missiles singer at the Bridge Tavern in Newcastle.

The article does not mention Mr Depp by name, yet his lawyers said it falsely implied he physically and sexually abused Ms Heard while they were together. "He said thank you very much, was really gracious and kind." Gary Spedding was in the pub and spoke out.

The Hollywood star was tagged in photos on musician Sam Fender's Instagram story at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle.

Johnny Depp and Sam Fender (have) just been seen in The Bridge Tavern pub on Newcastle Quayside,” another said, paired with a video that shows Mr Depp waving and shaking hands of fans as he exits the pub’s garden. Johnny Depp was pictured greeting fans and relaxing with Sam Fender at a pub in Newcastle just moments after a jury returned a favourable verdict in his multimillion-dollar US lawsuit. Johnny Depp relaxes in Newcastle pub with Sam Fender after lawsuit win

As Depp was just minutes away from finding out whether he had won a libel lawsuit against Amber Heard, he was seen at The Bridge Tavern. On social media, the ...

And describing it as "mad," another added: "Sam Fender chilling with Johnny Depp in one of Newcastle pubs, Bridge Tavern, as he got his verdict, mad." Read more: Where The Bridge Tavern is in Newcastle after Johnny Depp is spotted there Read more: Johnny Depp spotted at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle and people can’t believe it

North Shields singer Sam Fender had an evening to remember on Wednesday when he enjoyed drinks with Johnny Depp.

Ben, who lives in Westerhope, Newcastle, admitted that he chose his top in the hope that Sam would notice him. While Johnny's stay at The Bridge was rather brief, with him heading off to find out a jury ruled in his favour against ex Amber, Sam stuck around a bit longer. Pirates of the Caribbean legend Johnny had already caused a real stir on Tyneside earlier in the day, when it was confirmed he is set to join music icon Jeff Beck on stage at Sage Gateshead on Thursday night.

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.

The Hollywood star was tagged in photos on musician Sam Fender's Instagram story at The Bridge Tavern in Newcastle.

Johnny Depp and Sam Fender (have) just been seen in The Bridge Tavern pub on Newcastle Quayside,” another said, paired with a video that shows Mr Depp waving and shaking hands of fans as he exits the pub’s garden. Johnny Depp was pictured greeting fans and relaxing with Sam Fender at a pub in Newcastle just moments after a jury returned a favourable verdict in his multimillion-dollar US lawsuit. Johnny Depp relaxes in Newcastle pub with Sam Fender after lawsuit win