Amber Heard’s sister has said she still keeps her “ladybug” in her first public comments since the defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard’s sister made her first public comment on the defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp on Sunday, writing on Instagram: “I’m still with you, fagot.”
Whitney Henriquez testified on behalf of her older sister and told the court that Depp beat her once and called her a “whore” during the sensational trial that ended Wednesday. New York Post reports.
“Yesterday, today and tomorrow I will always be proud of you for defending yourself, for testifying here in both Virginia and the United Kingdom, and for being the voice of so many who can’t talk about things going on closed doors.” next to an image of a black square with “#istandwithamberheard” written in white letters.
“We knew this was going to be a tough battle and the cards were stacked against us. But you stood up and spoke independently,” the 34-year-old continued.
“I am very honored to testify for you, and I would do so a million times because I know what I saw and because the truth is forever by your side.”
A Virginia jury ruled in favor of Depp last week after a six-week trial that affected the world, saying Heard had to pay her ex-husband $ 10.35 million to write in 2018. Washington Post Op-Ed who was a victim of domestic violence.
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Heard cannot pay the large amount, his lawyer revealed on Thursday.
It should be noted that Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose, who has more than 6 million followers on Instagram, has been silent throughout the trial and has not spoken out after the verdict.
Henriquez said in his Sunday publication that he regretted that the truth “was not reflected in the decision taken by this jury.”
In the May 18 testimony, Henriquez alleged that Depp became more controlling and violent as the couple’s relationship progressed, starting with him watching what Heard was up to or what roles he took on.
“It started with light jokes,” he said of Depp’s attention to his sister’s clothes. “Then it intensified. Eventually, they had the same stylist, and he essentially controlled what he wore to the events.”
On Instagram, Henriquez promised that his support for Heard will never waver.
“I will never surrender to you, nor will anyone around you. Forever by your side … #istandwithamber heard “
This article originally appeared in the New York Post and has been republished with permission.