Johnny Depp Bandmate Does Not Think Ruling on Amber Heard Trial Was Fair?

The trial seems to be a topical topic even if the scandal captured the world's attention in 2022.

However, at least in the opinion of a renowned rock star and Depp's bandmate, the media might be to fault for how the trial was portrayed. Prior to The Washington Post publishing an opinion piece written by Amber Heard, Johnny Depp was a huge movie star.

From March 2022 through June 2022, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard engaged in a court struggle; Depp ultimately prevailed in his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife.

At first, he was given $5 million in punitive damages and $10 million in compensatory damages.

In the end, Depp and Heard reached a settlement outside of court wherein Heard would pay Depp $1 million, which Depp would then divide and donate to five organizations of his choosing.

Johnny Depp was immersed in his music while the case was being investigated. He departed the courtroom early to accompany renowned musician Jeff Beck on a UK tour. Additionally, he frequently played live shows with his band, Hollywood Vampires, which also included famed rockers Joe Perry and Alice Cooper.

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According to Alice Cooper, nobody really cared that Depp was going through this legal battle. Alice Cooper was questioned about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case while speaking to Vulture. He responded how one would naturally anticipate a musician to while getting ready for a tour with Depp.

As stated by Cooper, "I don't think it was ever mentioned on the tour because nobody cared. I never watched a moment of the trials. It was so blown out of proportion. It was such a Hollywood thing. I knew Johnny was gonna win because how many people have other exes literally on their side testifying for him? That never happens. I turned it right off and said, 'Well, you know, Johnny will weather this storm and when he's onstage, he's our guitar player."

Cooper was also questioned about any reluctance to bring Depp on tour in light of the turmoil surrounding the abuse allegations and the ensuing legal actions.

Cooper continued: In no way. If you discuss it with Johnny, he will confirm that it actually occurred. ""Not at all. If you talk to Johnny about it, it was something that happened. He was just like, "Yeah, yeah, what's the next song?" For Johnny, it was one of those things where ... you can't say it got blown out of proportion, but I don't know why they would televise the proceedings, right? It's because of the fame of both people."

Depp probably didn't want to talk about the case or his job in any way while Cooper and Perry and he were on stage together since music could be his haven.

While performing with his band, he doesn't need to talk about the flash and glamour of the Hollywood scene (or lack thereof). Even while it's still unclear whether he'll go back to Disney, we think they could yet come to an agreement to bring Depp back as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper have a shared background in terms of horror movies, in addition to the fact that they are both famous and members of the Hollywood Vampires. A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984 served as Depp's debut performance. Additionally, Cooper holds the distinction of having a crucial part in the same franchise. Cooper played the abusive father of Freddy Krueger in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.