Morning Wire Johnny Depp Wins & Canada Gun Bans | 6.2.22
Jun 2, 2022
Johnny Depp emerges victorious in his defamation battle against Amber Heard, stirring discussions on the Me Too movement and public perceptions of abuse. The podcast dives into Canada’s new gun control laws, including a freeze on handguns and a buyback program to tackle rising violence. Additionally, it tackles the contentious issue of social media and free speech, highlighting legal disputes related to viewpoint discrimination and the role of government in regulating online platforms.
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Depp v. Heard Verdict
- Johnny Depp won his defamation case against Amber Heard, but she won on one of her counterclaims.
- The jury awarded Depp $10.35 million and Heard $2 million.
MeToo Reckoning?
- The trial may signal a shift in how abuse claims are handled.
- The public seems to want a move from blanket "believe women" to case-by-case assessments.
Canada Gun Bans
- Canada is banning AR-15s and freezing handgun ownership.
- This follows the U.S. trend in gun control, but Canada has less gun violence.