Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are arguing about where his lawsuit will be decided — Virginia vs. California — and they will probably learn the answer ... after the judge in the case goes on vacation.
Lawyers for both sides were in a Virginia court today to argue over a motion to dismiss the case filed by Heard's attorneys, who believe the case does not belong in that state. Depp's attorneys have argued that because the op-ed at the heart of the defamation claim appeared in the Washington Post, and the Post is printed in Virginia, the case belongs there.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge took the motion under advisement and said he would have an opinion "soon." When "soon" actually is could be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks because the judge in the case is headed off on vacation towards the end of next week (presumably for the July 4th holiday).
The judge has already set a trial date in the case — February 3, 2020 – and set aside 12 days on the court calendar ... so it seems likely the case will be going forward in Virginia as Depp is requesting.