I too have been watching this trial and completely captured by watching this play out. And I agree with you, Lauren, wholeheartedly, about Amber and Johnny. How sad we have come to this in our society where broken people have figured out how to play psychological tricks on themselves and others to get out of taking responsibility for their actions. And what it does to the human soul for such an undoing is heartbreaking to me. I do believe Johnny will keep his fan base, and I also believe he doesn't care so much about the money. I googled his real estate. Oh my. On the other hand perhaps in having a child Amber will have another crack at being a loving and kind human being again. This trial to me has shown us where we are as a human race, and it saddens me. Not that everyone is broken, but many are, and have been tricked into it by their own undoing.
Sally, I love your optimistic view of this situation. However you're also right in that it's very sad. All the money in the world and these individuals could not find peace with each other, nor with themselves. I don't think Johnny will win, but if he does, I don't think he'll take the money. I think it's very likely he will donate it. They both need help. She is living with a serious personality disorder and doesn't realize it. And he is having extreme difficulty finding fulfillment in his life without substances. I must say that Camille Vasquez (Depp's attorney) did an amazing job on cross examination. It was so lean and clear, and she went straight for the jugular. Her ability to instantly spot an opening for objection during redirect was terrifying. I would not have liked to be Amber or her attorney at that moment.
I too have been watching this trial and completely captured by watching this play out. And I agree with you, Lauren, wholeheartedly, about Amber and Johnny. How sad we have come to this in our society where broken people have figured out how to play psychological tricks on themselves and others to get out of taking responsibility for their actions. And what it does to the human soul for such an undoing is heartbreaking to me. I do believe Johnny will keep his fan base, and I also believe he doesn't care so much about the money. I googled his real estate. Oh my. On the other hand perhaps in having a child Amber will have another crack at being a loving and kind human being again. This trial to me has shown us where we are as a human race, and it saddens me. Not that everyone is broken, but many are, and have been tricked into it by their own undoing.
Sally, I love your optimistic view of this situation. However you're also right in that it's very sad. All the money in the world and these individuals could not find peace with each other, nor with themselves. I don't think Johnny will win, but if he does, I don't think he'll take the money. I think it's very likely he will donate it. They both need help. She is living with a serious personality disorder and doesn't realize it. And he is having extreme difficulty finding fulfillment in his life without substances. I must say that Camille Vasquez (Depp's attorney) did an amazing job on cross examination. It was so lean and clear, and she went straight for the jugular. Her ability to instantly spot an opening for objection during redirect was terrifying. I would not have liked to be Amber or her attorney at that moment.