Attorney Analysis - Can Johnny Depp Make Amber Heard Shut Up?

Описание: Everyone wants Amber to STFU with the continuing defamation of Johnny in light of her interview on Dateline that will be airing in full on Friday. A court order, called an injunction, might be an option, but it's hard to reconcile legally shutting someone up with the First Amendment. How do anti-libel injunctions work and could this be available to Johnny? What kinds of objections could we expect Amber to raise? Finally, even if he can get an injunction, is it in Johnny's best interests to go down this road?

0:00 Intro
0:32 What is an injunction?
1:55 Cardi B got an anti-libel injunction
3:11 Cardi B's motion as a guideline
3:52 The court's equity powers vs. legal powers
4:55 Traditional proof required to get an injunction
5:20 Injury of repeated defamation is irreparable
5:58 Shortcomings of civil legal system
6:24 Monetary damages are an inadequate remedy
7:16 Defendant isn't harmed by loss of right to defame
7:42 Nothing prevents repeated republication without an injunction
8:23 First Amendment limitations
10:15 What did the jury actually decide was defamatory?
11:47 Anti-libel injunctions must be narrowly tailored
12:19 If calling Johnny an abuser is defamatory, Amber is doubling down
13:02 Virginia processes
14:37 Eugene Volokh identifies anti-libel injunctions in Virginia
16:21 So can Johnny get an injunction and how will Amber oppose it?
17:23 Assuming he can, should he?
17:41 Private justice vs. public justice
18:53 MSM is enabling Amber
19:19 Private justice is unsatisfying
20:39 Is it in Johnny's interest to get the injunction?
21:39 Amber is seeking attention like a typical narc
23:03 No contact and gray rocking
23:50 Perpetual litigation isn't good for anybody but the lawyers
24:26 But maybe Adam could have some fun
25:47 Ultimately, Amber is hurting herself