Cultural Context of the Depp v. Heard Trial

This chapter examines the interplay between the Depp v. Heard trial and the cultural dynamics of the Me Too movement, highlighting a societal skepticism that emerged nearly simultaneously with the movement's peak. It explores how public discourse and online communities shaped perceptions of gendered narratives around victimhood, with a notable bias against Heard. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the impact of social media on public sentiment and the complexities introduced by pseudoscientific analyses, ultimately revealing the challenges of understanding abuse within sensationalistic narratives.