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Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i said way back when Britney regained control that we hadn't heard the last from Jamie Spears, so I don't personally think his going to court was influenced by Depp

I think you're right that there was no way he was going to let her go but the specifics of him suddenly deciding that a defamation case is the way to do that, and right now, is too much of a coincidence for me personally. Yes I think he's probably been trying to think of ways to return to court - but I think the Depp trial has probably served as kindling for the method. And that's what I'm talking about above, really. It's not that it's going to be prompting random men who were just going about their day into suddenly starting legal proceedings. It's just shone a light on a "possible path" to doing so.

"Hmmmm how can I get this back in court... how can I get this back in court... how can I still win this... hmmmmm"

*Depp vs Heard, Depp wins, everyone collectively cums their Jack Sparrow boxers*

"AHA! Defamation!!"

It sets precedent - not legal precedent as obviously precedent for libel already exists - but precedent in the immediate mindset of the public.