OK so I just checked Chanley Painter’s (CourtTV) Twitter feed and it confirms AH’s rebuttal is only in regards to her counterclaim. In either case, she will have the final word in this trial!
That makes sense. So essentially, her 'final words'
can only be about her counterclaim, that JD has smeared her and harassed her online, and it ended her career. and hurt her financially.
Her team will lay out their case for the counterclaim. For example, what her agent tried to convince the jury of about the hundred million she should have made in commercials and new work stemming from Aquaman.
JD's team will respond, with evidence rebutting that claim. For example, from the statement released by Warner Brothers saying the online discussions had no bearing on their casting decisions for that role.
And finally, AH Team will be able to make a final statement , in response to the rebuttal. But it can only be about her claim that JD ruined her career.
CHAUDHRI: Amber Heard’s counterclaim may backfire
Heard’s counterclaim alleges that since she sought a domestic violence restraining order against Depp in May 2016, he has engaged in “an ongoing harassment and online smear campaign” to effectively end her career.
Heard alleges that Depp initiated or coordinated two change.org petitions, “one to remove Ms. Heard as an actress in the Aquaman movie franchise, and one to remove her as a spokeswoman for L’Oreal.” To support her claim for defamation damages, Heard claims she suffered “damages to her reputation, harm to her ability to work in her profession and as a spokesperson.”