In this week's episode, Scott and Giovanna share their thoughts on the verdict Depp - Heard case, which stemmed from a 2018 op-ed by Heard in the Washington Post. The high profile trial, which took place over about six weeks in Fairfax County, Virginia, was broadcast across the country and had many people on the edge of their seats.
In this episode we discuss the law surrounding defamation claims, the role of "likability" in jury trials and the potential chilling effect of the verdict, among other things.