Investigative reporter brian rosanthaw talks to a lawyer who represents people accused of sexual misconduct. He says he got about a dozen females from clients after the verdict, expressing that they thought this deaf verdict would bode well for them. This is a rare defamation lawsuit that actually makes such a trial. Most civil lawsuits are settled or dismissed by a judge. So in theory, this could mean a lot more defamation lawsuits.
This episode contains strong language and details of a sexual assault accusation.
Since a jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, there has been impassioned debate about what exactly the outcome means for the #MeToo movement.
It raises the question: If people being accused of sexual assault can potentially win defamation cases in court, what does that mean for the accused — and the accusers — moving forward?
Guest: Julia Jacobs, a culture reporter for The New York Times.
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