'Disappointed' Amber Heard says 'verdict could impact women worldwide'

Moments after a verdict was reached in the libel lawsuit between Amber Heard and her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, she posted a response on social media.

Heard posted the message to both her Twitter and Instagram calling the decision "disappointment." The "Aquaman" actor said there was a "mountain of evidence" against Depp and feared the verdict could impact women worldwide.

"It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated," Heard stated.

She added that Depp's legal team was able to get jurors to "overlook the key issue of Freedom of Speech." Heard expressed sadness at losing the case but said one aspect was "sadder."

"I seem to have lost a right I thought I had as an American-to speak freely and openly," Heard stated.

The jury on Wednesday (1 June 2022) afternoon awarded Depp more than $10 million in damages, while finding that Heard's counterclaim had merits too, awarding her $2 million in damages.