Johnny Depp’s lawyers say there is ‘no legitimate basis’ for Amber Heard appeal

Johnny Depp’s lawyers say there is ‘no legitimate basis’ for Amber Heard to appeal (Kirsty O Connor/PA)

Johnny Depp’s lawyers say there is “no legitimate basis” for an appeal by Amber Heard for a new trial in the couple’s multimillion-dollar defamation case.

Representatives said the verdict in favour of the actor was “well-supported by the overwhelming evidence (and) consistent with the law” and that the appeals “verge into the frivolous”.