The actor wins libel case over an article in which his ex-wife said she was a victim of abuse
The jury awards Depp $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m in punitive damages
The jury found Heard's statements about her marriage were "false" and she acted with "actual malice"
Jurors also find Depp defamed Heard - through his attorney - and award her $2m
In a statement, Heard says she is "heartbroken" and "the disappointment I feel today is beyond words"
Depp says in his own statement: "The jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled"
Depp, 58, had sued his ex-wife for $50m for an article she wrote in which she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse
Heard, 36, counter-sued for $100m, saying he smeared her by calling her a liar
Defamation occurs when a written or spoken statement injures the reputation of a third party.
The standard for a public figure in the US to prove they have been defamed is very high.
In this case, Depp’s lawyers must have convinced the jury that Heard made the allegations knowing they were false or with "reckless disregard" of whether they were false or not.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe livestreamed defamation trial has been watched by millions of viewers, with key moments replayed and debated across social media.
Now, after six weeks, the bitter legal battle between Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard has almost come to a close.
Depp sued Heard for $50m(£40m) over a 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post in which she described her experience as a "public figure representing domestic abuse".
She did not mention Depp or any other alleged perpetrator by name.
Quote Message"I felt the full force of our culture's wrath for women who speak out," she wrote. "I had the rare vantage point of seeing, in real time, how institutions protect men accused of abuse."
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Good afternoon from Virginia, where a jury has reached a verdict in the high-profile civil lawsuit between Hollywood actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The verdict is expected at 15:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
We’re expected to hear soon about the decision from the seven-member jury, who have been deliberating since Friday.
The six-week trial has involved graphic accusations of emotional and physical abuse - by both sides. Depp, 58, and Heard, 36, have each denied any abuse.
Readers should be aware that the trial has contained graphic allegations of assault, and our live coverage may cover some of those topics.
We’ll have updates and analysis from our reporters watching the trial.