Amber Heard can finally breathe a sigh of relief. It seems that her legal woes regarding the illegal import of her dogs into Australia have come to an end. Australian authorities have announced that Heard will not face any further charges for allegedly lying about how her two Yorkshire terriers were brought into the country back in 2015. It’s a victory for the actress, who had previously pled guilty to providing a false immigration document in 2016, but had the charges of illegally importing the dogs dropped. You could say she’s officially off the leash when it comes to this case.
Back in 2015, Heard brought her beloved pooches to Australia while her then-husband Johnny Depp was busy filming a movie. However, it seems that she may have overlooked some of the necessary paperwork, leading to accusations of illegal importation. But fear not, animal lovers, for this story has a happy ending. The charges against Heard have been dropped, and she can now focus on more important things, like her thriving acting career and being an advocate for animal rights.
The case took an interesting turn when earlier testimonies from a former employee of Depp and Heard’s former assistant led to an investigation into perjury. There were concerns that Heard may have lied under oath, which could have potentially resulted in further legal trouble for the actress. However, prosecutors have now decided not to pursue the case, bringing an end to this canine controversy.
It’s worth mentioning that back in 2016, Heard had already pleaded guilty to providing false immigration information about her dogs. As a result, she was given a one-month good behavior bond. But that seemed to be the end of it until 2020 when an investigation was launched to determine if she had lied under oath. Thankfully for Heard, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry in Australia has decided not to proceed with any prosecution action against her. It looks like she’s wagging her way out of any further legal trouble.
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While Heard’s agent has remained tight-lipped about the recent developments, one thing is clear – the actress is feeling honored to be a part of the Aquaman franchise. Currently working on the sequel, she can now focus on bringing her talent and charisma to the big screen without the weight of legal proceedings hanging over her head. So let’s raise a paw and celebrate this victory for Amber Heard as she can finally put this doggone drama behind her and move forward with her flourishing career.