"We acknowledge his drug and alcohol problem, and we don't dismiss that," she said, adding, "We are all trying to get justice for Johnny." On Reddit, support for Depp extends beyond a fervent fandom into talk about men's rights and #MeToo "It's these little unforced errors why her lawyers are getting dumped on." "Amber's lawyer objected to his own question, and it was ridiculous," Baker said. Baker added that Heard's lawyers had also made missteps that had provided viral moments. Baker, a former Los Angeles deputy district attorney who is now a legal commentator and YouTuber, told Insider the structure of the trial, with Heard's lawyers opening cross-examinations, had also made it easier to cast her team in a negative light. There's particular vitriol for Heard's lead attorney, Benjamin Rottenborn, who has become the subject of intense mockery.Įmily D. In videos, Depp's fans accuse Heard's legal team of " clownery" and of Heard being vindictive and evil. Jas, a 20-year-old TikToker who lives in Singapore and whose Twitter and TikTok accounts are dedicated to celebrities, told Insider that Depp was a major inspiration when she decided to pursue film Amber Heard’s team are a bunch of clowns💀 #justiceforjohnnydepp #johnnydepp #johnny #amberturd #amberheard #johnnydeppisinnocent #johnnydeppedit #johnnydepptrial #johnnydepptiktok #amberheardisguilty #amberheardlawyer #johnnyisinnocent #johnnydeppfan ♬ softcore - nai. The creators of Depp's fan accounts often describe what feels to them like a deep emotional connection with the star. Depp's fans are intensely watching the court battle, posting edits and mocking Heard's legal team
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Kevin Kryston, an assistant professor at Sam Houston State University who specializes in media psychology, told Insider the trial had demonstrated how fans dedicated to celebrities like Depp "consider their fandom as part of their social identity" and are therefore driven to defend the stars as if they're defending themselves.
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Many forces may be at play which can help explain the internet swaying immeasurably in Depp's favor, experts say, including a deep-rooted connection to Depp's movie characters, antagonism to the #MeToo movement, empathy over hearing Depp's side of the story, and misogyny. Representatives for Depp and Heard didn't respond to requests for comment.
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