It might not be wrong to say that in 2022 Amber Heard’s net worth and finances are in a complete mess. On June 1, 2022, the heated six-week lawsuit involving Heard and her former spouse Johnny Depp came to an unexpected climax.
In the verdict Heard was proven guilty of defamatory practices and sentenced to pay Johnny $10.4 million. This had a significant negative impact on Heard’s fortune.
Amber vs Depp 2016 Divorce Case
In 2016, Heard filed for divorce case in May, and a protection order is issued against Johnny. Heard allegedly accused Depp punched her with a phone and left her with bruises. Heard also claims in a signed statement that Johnny Depp has been both physical and verbal abusive to her throughout the course of our marriage.
Heard gave sworn testimony in a hearing, but when she dropped her demand for a domestic abuse protection order, a compromise was later negotiated. She also withdrew her $50,000 monthly request for family support.
The trial ended on August 16, 2016, and a $7 million payment was struck outside of court between Depp and Miss Heard.
Depp Vs Heard Defamation Trial 2022
The case of Depp, vs Amber II, involving defamatory claims between the once-married couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, took place at the Fairfax County, Maryland, Virginia, from April 11, 2022, until June 1, 2022.
In the verdict, on June 1st, it was announced that Depp will receive a sum of $15 million from heard. The jury verdict in victory of Depp overheard in the defamation lawsuit. The court decreased Depp’s $5 million punitive compensations to $350,000. Amber do receive $2 million for monetary damages from the jury as well.
Why Amber Heard’s Net Worth is -$6 million USD
Due to the defamation case Johnny Depp won dropped Amber’s net worth to negative. The lawsuit was filed by Depp as a result of an article she wrote in the Washington Post. In the article, Amber referred to herself as a “woman who had stood against domestic abuse.”
Heard was the party of Johnny Depp’s original $50 million lawsuit. Depp ultimately received a $15 million settlement, consisting of $350,000 in punitive compensation and $10 million as compensatory penalty.
During the trial, Amber Heard did received a $2 million compensation, bringing the total amount she owed Depp to $8 million. Amber Heard had a net worth of roughly $10 million prior to the trial and now her fortune is -$6 million.