Why is there such a disparity in reactions to the Depp-Heard trial on social media? A sociologist breaks down the trial's implications for talking about intimate partner violence — and why social media seems to have far more sympathy for Depp.
Bedera also says that she is concerned about the impact this trial could have on victims of intimate partner violence and their willingness to come forward.
"This is my biggest concern about this case, and I think it's something that's really gotten lost in the sensationalism around the trial," she added."Right now, [Depp's] team is alleging that if a woman comes forward and identifies as a survivor in public, that that could count as defamation.""Absolutely, it's already happening," said Bedera.
Depp's reputation in Hollywood has already taken a hit. Last Thursday, Depp's former agent testified that studios were less willing to work with him because of his"One question I have right now, in our sort of post-#MeToo moment," Bedera commented,"we're trying to decide what the consequences should be for intimate partner violence.
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