8h 5min, nov 5, 2020 y - THE SUN Dan Wootton Ruling is a triumph for brave Amber

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Ruling is a triumph for brave Amber

I DON’T want to focus on Johnny Depp this week, although I hope his failed libel action against this newspaper and myself, personally, over a column I wrote in April 2018 about his revolting physical and mental abuse of his ex-wife prompts the troubled soul to seek help.

I would much rather talk about Amber Heard.

She faced unconscionable personal abuse simply for telling the truth. But each heartbreaking setback has only made her braver.

At just 34, she put it all on the line – Hollywood fame, a soaring acting career, multi-million- pound commercial endorsements and famous friends – to do what she knew was right for the cause of other silenced victims.

When Amber stood on the steps of the High Court in July to make a statement, she expected to be pelted with eggs and other objects by fans of her former husband.

But having got through this, without a smudge on her reputation or character following that comprehen- sive ruling by Mr Justice Nicol, I have no doubt Amber’s contribution to the world will be a significant one.

I thank her from the bottom of my heart.

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