Depp’s lawyers urge judge to leave jury verdict intact
In court papers filed Monday, Depp's lawyers dispute arguments from Heard's team that the jury's verdict was nonsensical and unfounded. More
July 12, 2022
Civil Lawsuits
Civil cases refer to legal disputes between two or more parties stemming from non-criminal matters, such as contract or property disputes, personal injury claims, or family law matters like divorce and child custody.
Consolidated youth center abuse lawsuits move forward
A judge has consolidated hundreds of lawsuits alleging physical and sexual abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center, more than two years after the first case was filed. More
July 11, 2022
Heard attorneys say juror served improperly, seek mistrial
“Newly discovered facts” show Juror No. 15 in the six-week trial was not the individual summoned in April to serve in the case, Amber Heard's attorney wrote. More
July 11, 2022
Heard seeks to throw out verdict in Depp defamation trial
RICHMOND, Va. — Amber Heard’s lawyers have asked a judge to throw out the $10.35 million verdict against her in the defamation case filed by ex-husband Johnny Depp. More
July 5, 2022
Petito family wins right to sue Laundries for emotional distress
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit stemming from the death of Gabby Petito at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. More
June 30, 2022
$3.2M settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright
The tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in Wright's death, according to a statement Tuesday night from attorneys representing Wright's family. More
June 22, 2022
Hearing today in Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of her suspected killer, Brian Laundrie, will head to court for the first time Wednesday. More
June 22, 2022
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna settle before trial’s sequel
A settlement agreement has been reached on the eve of a second trial pitting the Kardashian family against former reality TV star Blac Chyna. More
June 20, 2022
Oxford students to file federal lawsuit demanding change to safety policies after deadly shooting
In Michigan, a new federal lawsuit will be filed today by 20 Oxford High School students seeking a judge to order change before the start of the new school year. More
June 17, 2022
Federal court: NC school can’t require girls to wear skirts
A North Carolina charter school violated female students' constitutional rights by requiring them to wear skirts, a federal appeals court ruled More
June 14, 2022
Amber Heard says she stands by ‘every word’ of her testimony
Amber Heard says she stands by the testimony she gave during a contentious six-week libel trial against former husband Johnny Depp, saying she has "always told the truth.” More
June 14, 2022
Amber Heard says she doesn’t blame jury in Depp libel case
Amber Heard says she doesn't blame the jury that awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million after a contentious six-week libel trial in her first post-verdict interview. More
June 13, 2022
Lawsuit: “Fatigue” over Breonna Taylor case favors police
Breonna Taylor neighbors Napper and Cody Etherton are asking a judge to move their lawsuit out of Louisville. More
June 9, 2022
Depp-Heard trial: Advocates fear chilling effect on accusers
Some advocates and legal experts fear Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard will have a real-world chilling effect on women coming forward with abuse claims. More
June 3, 2022
Johnny Depp Defamation Trial (Part 7), The Verdicts | Court TV Podcast
After three days of deliberations, the seven-member jury in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial came to a decision. More
June 3, 2022
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Uphill battle to rebuild images
After an explosive six-week libel trial followed by millions on social media and live TV, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard each face an uphill battle: trying to rebuild their images and careers. More
June 2, 2022
Depp v. Heard verdicts resonate inside and outside the courtroom
FAIRFAX, Va. (Court TV) — After nearly 13 hours of deliberation over three days – a jury of 5 men and 2 women returned verdicts that mostly favored Johnny Depp, holding Amber Heard liable for three out of three statements Depp claimed were defamatory in the Washington Post opinion piece she wrote in December of 2018. More
June 1, 2022
Complaint: McDonald’s intentionally sold Muslim family bacon
Workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Massachusetts intentionally put bacon on a fish sandwich that a Muslim woman had ordered for one of her children, a civil rights organization said Wednesday. More
June 1, 2022
Jury sides with Depp on lawsuit, Heard on counterclaim
A jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp. More
June 1, 2022
No verdict yet in Depp-Heard trial; jury to return Wednesday
A jury finished a second day of deliberations Tuesday without reaching a verdict in the defamation claims of Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard. More
May 31, 2022
New federal lawsuits target ex-cop who killed George Floyd
Two Minnesotans filed federal civil rights lawsuits Tuesday against the city of Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin, alleging they were traumatized when the former police officer used his "signature move" of kneeling on their necks — the same way that he killed George Floyd. More
May 31, 2022
Depp-Heard defamation trial: What is the jury considering?
A civil jury in Virginia is deliberating defamation claims by Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard. But what is the case really about? And what will the jury need to decide? More
May 31, 2022
Depp-Heard jury still sorting through weeks of dirty laundry
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury has resumed deliberations after a sensational six-week trial to resolve defamation claims by Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard over their volatile and unhappy marriage. More
May 31, 2022
Jury’s duty in Depp-Heard trial doesn’t track public debate
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — When the jury in Johnny Depp's libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard resumes deliberations after the Memorial Day weekend, its focus will be on issues much removed from the public debate that has engulfed the proceedings. More
May 30, 2022
At long last, Depp jurors hear closings, begin deliberations
Each side will have two hours to summarize their case in a trial that has stretched on for six weeks. More
May 27, 2022
Johnny Depp Defamation Trial (Part 6), Johnny’s Back | Court TV Podcast
As the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial winds down, during their rebuttal case, the defense recalls Johnny Depp to the stand. More
May 26, 2022
Amber Heard ends testimony asking Depp to ‘leave me alone’
Amber Heard told jurors Thursday that a harassment campaign waged against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp has left her humiliated and scared for her life from multiple death threats, and said she just wants “Johnny to leave me alone.” More
May 26, 2022
Depp retakes witness stand, calls Heard’s allegations insane
Johnny Depp called his ex-wife's accusations of sexual and physical abuse "insane" Wednesday as he returned to the witness stand in his libel suit against Amber Heard. More
May 25, 2022
Witness for Depp cryptically contradicts key Heard witness
Jurors in Johnny Depp's libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard heard a snippet of testimony contradicting one of Heard's key witnesses. More
May 24, 2022
Surgeon: Johnny Depp’s severed finger story has flaws
A hand surgeon testified Monday that Johnny Depp could not have lost the tip of his middle finger the way he told jurors it happened in his civil lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. More
May 23, 2022