Elaine Bredehoft – the long-time lawyer of the famous actress Amber Heard. She rose to fame with Amber’s defamation trial as a compassionate, hard-working, and professional person. Now, it seems that Amber doesn’t need her anymore. That’s why she will sit out the appeal of the verdict.
On Monday, Amber Heard announced that she will appeal the verdict of the defamation trial. However, she mentioned one more important detail – she’d be backed up by a different lawyer.
Amber Heard Fired Her Legal Team And Hires A New One To Appeal Johnny Depp’s Verdict
The actress hired the very high-profile lawyers David L Axelrod and Jay Ward Brown from Ballard Spahr to back her up in the appeal. Having them behind her she hopes to scrap the previous verdict and avoid paying the $10 million to Depp.
Elaine Bredehoft will be out of the light this time and will most likely sit out the appeal. However, not all of the previous legal team will be out of the courtroom. Ben Rottenborn will be there as a backup and as a council if some information is needed.
“When it comes to protecting the fundamental right of Freedom of Speech, we look at the jury’s decision – to paraphrase a famous quote – not ‘as the beginning of the end, but merely the end of the beginning.” – A spokesman for Amber Heard told The Independent. “A different court warrants different representation, particularly as so much new evidence is now coming to light.”
Do not think that Ellen is sad or depressive about her stepping out of the trial. She refers to her departure as ‘perfectly played’ and ‘just right in time’.
“I have pledged to Amber and her appellate team my complete cooperation and assistance as they move forward on a path towards success.” – Elaine says.
The new legal team might indeed be a good idea for the actress. They will bring in a completely different view and angle on the situation. And this might be game-changing when it comes to the verdict.
The new legal team is specialists in First Amendment cases. This will not be their first defamation lawsuit. They had similar cases before and they showed to be very effective. According to them, they would argue exactly this – The First Amendment implications in the defamation case.
“We welcome the opportunity to represent Ms. Heard in this appeal as it is a case with important First Amendment implications for every American.” – the joint statement of the new legal team reads.
“We’re confident the appellate court will apply the law properly without deference to popularity, reverse the judgment against Ms. Heard, and reaffirm the fundamental principles of Freedom of Speech.”
What do you think? Could something change?
