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Being A Powerful Man Does Not Protect You From Abuse—Here's Why
While the conversation surrounding domestic abuse is still front and center in the media, thanks to the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, I think much of this conversation has been misguided.
By Jaimee Marshall8 min read
Following the jury’s verdict that Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp, many news outlets have been churning out article after article, tweet after tweet, claiming that Depp could not have been a victim of domestic violence because he “had all the power.” The basis of this claim is largely grounded on the fact that Johnny Depp, as a man, was larger, stronger, richer, more famous, and better connected than Amber Heard.