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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Amber Heard's lawyers have asked a judge to throw out the $10.35 million verdict against her in the defamation case filed by ex-husband Johnny Depp, arguing that the verdict was not supported by the evidence and that one of the jurors may not have been properly vetted by the court. In post-trial motions filed Friday, Heard's attorneys call the jury's June 1 award of $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages to Depp “excessive” and “indefensible.” They ask the judge to set aside the verdict and dismiss Depp's lawsuit or order a new trial. Immediately after the verdict, the judge reduced the compensatory damages to $350,000 under a state cap. Depp sued Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” Depp's lawyers alleged he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned him by name. The … [Read more...] about Heard seeks to throw out verdict in Depp defamation trial

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington. The initial session of the trial, which was adjourned until July 7, offered the most extensive public interaction between Griner and reporters since the Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was arrested in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport. Griner, 31, was escorted into the courtroom in the capital's suburb of Khimki while handcuffed, carrying a water bottle and what appeared to be a magazine, and wearing a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt. Police have said she was carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil when detained at the airport. She could face up to 10 years … [Read more...] about WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court

TWO TEENAGE boys were stabbed before they were chopped more than 100 times by members of a notorious gang in Virginia. A Federal Judge on July 1 convicted five MS-13 gang members for the kidnap and killing of the two youngsters, 17 and 14, whom they had "erroneously" suspect of being in a rival gang, and a police informant. The killers, now aged 24 to 31, lured the boys from Falls Church and Alexandria, respectively, into Homes Run Stream Valley Park on August 28, 2016, under the pretext that were holding a gang meeting in the woods. Gang leader Elmer Zelaya Martinez, 31, who is facing a possible death sentence for this role in the brutal murders of 17-year-old Edvin Escobar Mendez and 14-year-old Sergio Arita Triminio, is reported to have lead his accomplices in the slaying. READ MORE IN WORLD NEWS TALKING TO A WALL Neighbour built wall on my land for no reason - everyone says same thing ON HIS KNEES Moment Copenhagen … [Read more...] about Horrific details in murder of boys, 14 & 17, found dismembered into 100 pieces after mistaken for rival gang members

Apple iPhone users could be owed compensation thanks to a UK legal claim (Image: APPLE GETTY) Sign up for FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Almost 20million iPhone and iPad users in the UK could be owed compensation from Apple . The case is being led by King's College London lecturer Dr Rachael Kent, and the action claims Apple's App Store policy of receiving 30 percent commission on purchases is in breach of European and UK competition laws. The case, which claims consumers have been overcharged for years, was filed with the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) last year and is seeking damages of up to £1.5billion for 19.6million people in the UK. Related articles NHS … [Read more...] about Ever downloaded an app on your iPhone? You might be owed compensation

THIS is the chilling moment Rikki Neave's killer smirked and told his mum "I'll be OK" as he was arrested for murdering the six-year-old. James Watson was just 13 when he strangled Rikki just five minutes from his home in Peterborough, Cambs , in 1994. He then "deliberately posed" the naked youngster into a "star shape with outstretched arms and his legs placed wide apart" for his sexual gratification. Chillingly, Watson stayed with Rikki's body for an hour before leaving the youngster uncovered in woodland. Rikki's mum Ruth Neave later stood trial for his murder but was cleared - leading to a cold case mystery. Never-before-seen police bodycam footage shows the moment Watson was arrested for murdering the youngster 22 years later. The clip, which will appear in tomorrow's episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody on Channel 4, reveals how eerily calm the killer was. Officers can be seen banging on the door while Watson appears to be asleep before they get a key … [Read more...] about Chilling moment Rikki Neave’s ‘calm’ killer SMIRKS and tells mum ‘I’ll be OK’ as he’s arrested for murdering boy, 6

Amazon Prime Video gets content boost Sky TV can't match (Image: AMAZON SKY) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Amazon Prime is going to become even better value for money, with the streaming service getting a free upgrade to its library that adds exclusive content which can't be found on Sky TV. It has been revealed this week that the Netflix and Disney+ rival will bolster its impressive selection of live sports, with Champions League matches set to air live on Prime Video in the future. Prime Video already airs select Premier League, but the addition of … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime users get free content boost that not even Sky TV can match

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Lorraine: Dr Hilary discusses symptoms of Lyme disease Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Up to one in five Lyme disease patients do not respond to antibiotics, stressing the need for alternative treatment. The tick induced illness, which can trigger exhaustion and joint pain, affects as many as 3,000 people in the UK each year. Trending But a new study into the effects of Japanese knotweed suggests reprieve could be on the horizon. A paper published by researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found between 10 and 20 percent of patients still experience symptoms after treatment. Lyme disease is also … [Read more...] about Lyme disease treatment: Japanese knotweed offers ‘exciting’ hope of treating Lyme disease

MCDONALD's customers are being warned over a common drive-thru mistake which carries a penalty of a £200 fine and six licence points. Motorists stopping at a McDonald's or KFC drive-thru for a takeaway must make sure they bring cash or a card instead of relying on Apple Pay. That's because the app is installed on a phone - which can't be used at all by a driver when the engine is running. According to new Highway Code rules brought in last month, drivers can't even tap their phones while behind the wheel. It's something many motorists wouldn't even think about. One in ten Brits are now estimated to use their phone to pay for items at the drive-thru or petrol stations. READ MORE ON MCDONALD'S NOT LOVIN' IT McDonald's warning as items could be taken OFF menu due to supply problems LOVIN' IT I applied at McDonald's - I was stunned by massive perk for working a day a week But once behind the wheel, using a … [Read more...] about McDonald’s warning as drivers face £200 fine & 6 points on their licence for common mistake at drive-thru

Putin's puppet outlines Russia plot to arm hypersonic missiles Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Physicist Dmitry Kolker was taken from his hospital bed and arrested last week on suspicion of state treason. He was alleged to have collaborated with China’s security services, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Related articles Putin under pressure as Kremlin growing 'upset' over sanctions Russia accuses Ukraine of launching 'deliberate cluster strike’ The doctor died on Sunday. Dr Kolker, 54, was in hospital with advanced pancreatic cancer. His condition was such that he was being fed through a tube. The … [Read more...] about Putin orders top Russian scientist to be ‘killed’ in sick revenge attack