12h 30min, aug 11, 2021 y - LEGAL NEWSLINE Virginia judge set to decide whether JD defamation lawsuit against ex-wife AH can proceed

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FAIRFAX, Va. (Legal Newline) - A Virginia judge is set to decide whether Johnny Depp can go forward with a defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Penney Azcarate has taken under advisement Heard’s affirmative defense to Depp's 2019 lawsuit, which if granted, would bar the claim.

Depp’s attorney Benjamin Chew has filed a brief in opposition, and a ruling is expected by Aug. 20.

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