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Depp Verdict Marks Turning Point in Weaponization of ‘Me Too’ Movement

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Depp Verdict Marks Turning Point in Weaponization of ‘Me Too’ Movement
Actor Johnny Depp looks on at the end of the second day of his testimony in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Va., on April 20, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein/Pool via AP
Sharyl Attkisson
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Ask any lawyer who specializes in defamation law: It’s nearly impossible for a public figure to win a case. Here’s what the lawyer will tell you: You have a much higher bar than someone who isn’t considered a public figure.

Sharyl Attkisson
Sharyl Attkisson
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Sharyl Attkisson is the New York Times bestselling author of “Stonewalled,” “The Smear,” and “Slanted,” a five-time Emmy Award winner, and the host of Sinclair’s national investigative television program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.” She is a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting and has reported nationally for CBS News, PBS, and CNN.
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