Who Trolled Amber?

Public enemy | Ep 6

May 13, 2024

This podcast explores the controversial lawyer Adam Waldman's ties to powerful figures and his role in online abuse towards Amber Heard. It uncovers complex relationships, manipulative legal tactics, and the impact of edited evidence on public perception.

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Quick takeaways

Julian's work for PR firms blurred lines between journalism, fake news, and PR.

Adam Waldman's tactics in defending Depp raised questions about his role in shaping public narratives.

Deep dives

Julian's Phantom Journalism for a French PR Firm

Julian, a journalist writing under a pseudonym, penned articles for a French PR firm about various global topics from human rights in Qatar to the presidential elections in African nations. His work, appearing as genuine news articles in major publications like the Huffington Post, was authored under fake identities to appear expert and impartial, blurring the lines between PR, fake news, and journalism.

Intro

6min

Aggressive Legal Defense and Alleged Manipulation of Evidence

3min

Complex Relationships and Allegiances Unveiled

6min

Exploring Adam Waldman's Involvement with Social Media Personalities

3min

Exploring the World of Anti-Amber Heard Content Creation on YouTube

5min

Impact of Edited Conversations on Public Perception

16min

Johnny Depp’s maverick lawyer Adam Waldman finally comes under scrutiny. Alexi uncovers Waldman’s links to powerful figures and investigates his role in feeding online abuse. Can the team get to the truth about who trolled Amber?

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Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood

Editor: David Taylor

Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

Additional reporting: Katie Riley

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham

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Who Trolled Amber?

Public enemy | Ep 6

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Julian's Phantom Journalism for a French PR Firm

Julian's Involvement in Shaping Public Perception for Companies

Adam Waldman's Role in Johnny Depp's Legal Battles and Online Trolling

Online Trolls, Misinformation, and Implications for Democracy

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