The verdict after a six-week trial in a Virginia Court left Amber Heard dissatisfied, not only because of what in terms of her fight implies having ruled in favor of Johnny Depp but also because of the sum of money that is stipulated to be paid to his ex as compensation, a total of 10.35 million dollars. As part of this plea, Depp will also have to compensate the actress with 2 million dollars, according to the monetary agreement that has been fixed so far. However, everything seems to indicate that the protagonist of Aquaman is willing not to give in to such determination, according to her lawyer, Elaine Charlson Bredehoft., who, when asked if his client could pay such a monetary sum, answered firmly: “No, absolutely not,” he said in a talk for Today, on the NBC network. But what if Amber can’t pay off her debt?

According to what legal analyst Emily D. Baker told People, everything will depend on the parties, so there is uncertainty about whether on June 24, the date on which the ruling will be issued, the lawyers will begin any negotiations, quoting the words of one of Depp’s lawyers. ” Ben Chew said in his closing argument that Johnny Depp wasn’t looking to punish Amber Heard with money… I imagine they’ll try to work it out and see a PR statement that they’re not looking to enforce the sentence…”, Said the legal expert, consulted as a result of the commotion caused by the words of Amber’s lawyer, who in her talk for television criticized the proceeding of the jury, which she assures was influenced by public opinion.

Baker also raised another scenario, in which he indicates what would proceed if he seeks to comply with what was agreed. “ If they want to enforce the sentence, that starts a completely separate process in the Court, of potentially seizing the property, establishing how it must be paid… ”, he commented in the interview in which he also made his estimates about the way Depp’s team would back each other up. “They would seek to obtain an injunction to stop Amber from repeating statements the jury found to be defamatory and then stipulate that no payments will be made and that no trial will be pending…” he stated, adding that if he is not interested in the money if only he could be more careful that Amber didn’t repeat the accusations.

Finally, Baker was punctual in condensing his explanation: “ Getting the ruling is one thing. Getting the money is something completely different .” In that space, he also delved into the procedures of Depp’s team, who says, if they seek the money, they would be prepared to seize any property, salary, or income of the actress, which must occur once the sentence is handed down. something that may involve a long judicial process. ” From a public relations point of view, it would not be ideal to see Johnny Depp aggressively trying to enforce this judgment… ”

What happens if Amber files for bankruptcy?

The possibility that Amber Heard will declare bankruptcy is another aspect that has generated doubts among those who follow the case, although according to Emily D. Baker this would not favor the actress for very specific reasons. “ Because it is an intentional tort, the intentional element that had to be found because they are celebrities eliminates her from the possibility of bankruptcy because it was an intentional act. Therefore, it is an intentional tort. Defamation, and when it is against a public figure, that element of will, that element of malice, directly removes him from the ability to be discharged in bankruptcy…”, she pointed out.