In his defamation action against ex-Amber Heard, Johnny Depp’s defence team made their final arguments to the jury on Friday, and the actor’s loving hug exchanged with his attorney Ben Chew has already gone viral.
According to Newsweek, Depp fans extensively shared snatches of Depp and Chew hugging when the lawyer returned to his seat alongside him after making an emotional final argument on social media.
Chew’s voice looked to waver throughout his remarks as he remarked, “It’s about recovering his lost reputation.” It’s about telling Lily-Rose and Jack Depp, Mr. Depp’s children, that the truth is worth fighting for. Yes, it is.”
“And it’s about restoring Mr. Depp’s name and standing in the community to the fullest extent that you can, and you can do something.”
Depp was seen smiling as Chew returned to his seat, and then hugged his lawyer, with one Twitter sharing the clip with the caption: “I’m speechless… Ben’s words teared me up… And this hug burst my heart.”
Another tweeted, “Watching Ben Chew getting emotional and fighting to not tear up during his closing statement was really one of the most touching things in this trial, and there were many. What a great lawyer and empathetic human being.”
People also commented Depp’s legal team comprising of Chew and co-counsel Camille Vasquez, with one fan writing: “Can I just take a moment to congratulate the amazing work that Johnny Depp’s lawyers did this entire trial. Nothing but class all the way, with credible witnesses.”
The jury is expected to start deliberation on the case on Friday afternoon, and if a verdict cannot be reached the same day, the deliberations will then resume after the Memorial Day weekend.
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