Judge in Amber Heard Case Says You Can Appeal Verdict, But It Will Cost You
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Judge Says Sure Amber, You Can Appeal ... But It's Gonna Cost You!!!
Amber Heard is now officially on the hook for $8.35 million, and she could be on the hook for even more if she appeals the defamation verdict.
As you know, a jury awarded Johnny Depp the $8.35M after an explosive trial. The judge Friday officially entered the judgment into the court record, and there's a string attached if Amber decides to go forward with an appeal.
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The judge said if Amber appeals she must post a bond in the full amount of Johnny's judgment PLUS 6% -- that's an additional $621k. Presumably, the 6% is an interest penalty for a delay in collection.
As for Amber, her rep released a statement invoking, of all things, the January 6th House hearings, stating ... she will indeed appeal, saying, "As stated in yesterday's congressional hearings, you don't ask for a pardon if you are innocent. And, you don't decline to appeal if you know you are right."
The reality is ... appealing a jury verdict is a big uphill climb, and it could be she's throwing good money after bad.
