Surprising verdict in Johnny Depp trial in Fairfax Co. - Thursday, June 02, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 02, 2022 [Web version](   [Jury sides with Johnny Depp in libel case, awards him $10M]( A Fairfax County jury sided with Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, awarding the actor more than $10 million and vindicating his allegations that Heard lied about Depp abusing her before and during their brief marriage. [READ MORE](   [Verdict in Depp-Heard lawsuit in Fairfax County]( DMV Download takes a look at what the verdict in the Johnny Depp defamation lawsuit means. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Enrollment decline: Community college leaders, students discuss how to boost campus enrollment]( Community college students and administrators across the area share their ideas on how to boost campus enrollment in this Only on WTOP series. [READ MORE](   [Maryland state senator calls on Hogan to declare state of emergency on elections]( Sen. Cheryl Kagan wrote a letter to the governor after he vetoed two election-related bills passed by the Maryland General Assembly. 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[READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Zero Trust Exchange | Register Now]( Join us June 21-23 to learn from cybersecurity experts across government about efforts to stand up zero trust architectures. We'll share insights, advice and early lessons learned as well as detail where agencies are on their ZTA roadmaps.   [Teen arrested, charged with murder in Alexandria stabbing that left fellow student dead]( Videos taken during the brawl involving dozens of young people helped police identify the boy they charged. [READ MORE](   [Baltimore sues ‘ghost gun' maker as state ban begins]( The suit alleges Polymer80 intentionally undermines federal and state firearms laws by designing, manufacturing, and providing gun kits and parts without serial numbers to buyers who do not undergo background checks. 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