Claire Lampen

staff writer at The Cut

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Online, #JusticeforJohnnyDepp has more than 15 billion views, while #IStandWithAmber has only about 8 million views.

Johnny vs. Amber: Why the public has sided with Depp

Online, #JusticeforJohnnyDepp has more than 15 billion views, while #IStandWithAmber has only about 8 million views.

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