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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settle divorce for $7million as actress drops domestic violence restraining order

The actress has dismissed her domestic violence restraining order petition against him

AMBER Heard and Johnny Depp's divorce has been settled for $7 million (£5million).

The actress has dismissed her domestic violence restraining order petition against Depp in light of the settlement.

The former couple, who were married for just 15 months, filed legal documents today in which Amber withdrew her request for a restraining order against Depp.

 Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's divorce has been settled
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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's divorce has been settledCredit: PA:Press Association

The 30-year-old had alleged that Johnny had attacked her on May 21 but the case has now been dropped and because she dismissed it with prejudice she is unable to re file it again.

Johnny lawyers Laura Wasser and Blair Berk released a statement along with Amber’s lawyers Pierce O'Donnell and Samantha Spector.

According to , it reads: "Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love..."

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 Amber and Johnny have been embroiled in a bitter battle
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Amber and Johnny have been embroiled in a bitter battleCredit: Splash News
 Amber has dropped her domestic violence restraining order
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Amber has dropped her domestic violence restraining orderCredit: Splash News

"Neither party has made false accusations for financial gains.

"There was never an intent of physical or emotional harm.

"Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future. Amber will be donating financial proceeds from the divorce to a charity."

Johnny and Amber had been locked in a bitter legal battle as they fought over the Edward Scissorhands star’s estimated £310 million movie fortune.

The blonde beauty previously won a temporary restraining order to keep Johnny away from her following their split in May.

After the marriage broke down, Amber later went public with sensational allegations against the Hollywood superstar, accusing him of beating her in drug-fuelled rages.


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