Amber Heard plans to appeal ruling that she defamed Johnny Depp

During the trial, Amber Heard said she slapped Depp but only in defense of herself or her sister. Photo: AFP

Aquaman actor Amber Heard will appeal a jury's decision that she defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp when she claimed she was a survivor of sexual violence, her attorney said on Thursday (June 2).

A seven-person jury in Virginia ruled on Wednesday that Heard defamed the Pirates Of The Caribbean star and awarded him US$10.35mil in damages.