A judge denied Amber Heard's request for a retrial in her case against Johnny Depp.

The actress asserted that one of the jurors had not been adequately screened. Thus the defamation trial should be retried.

Judge Penney Azcarate denied her request and ruled that Depp's court victory stood and that the jury had made a "competent decision."

Last Monday, Heard's attorneys filed documents claiming "newly discovered facts and information" concerning the juror meant the widely publicized verdict should be declared null and void.

They reported that a 77-year-old man summoned initially to serve on the jury did not arrive and was substituted by his son, who shares the same name and location.

Her lawyers also contended that the verdict was not supported by the evidence provided during the trial, alleging that the jury neglected to consider the repercussions of the Washington Post article upon which the prosecution centered.

Judge Azcarate stated that the jury issue was irrelevant and that Heard could not demonstrate she had been discriminated against.

She stated, "The juror was vetted, sat for the entire jury, deliberated, and reached a verdict,"

"This juror and all other jurors obeyed their oaths, the court's instructions, and court orders. This court is bound by the jury's competent verdict."

Heard's appeal was deemed "frivolous" with "no legitimate basis" by Depp's attorneys.

The couple's lawsuit centered on an article Heard published in 2018 in which she claimed to be a survivor of domestic violence but did not name Depp. He sued his ex-wife for defamation while she filed a countersuit against him.

After weeks of sensational testimony about their connection, Depp was granted $10.35 million (£8.7 million) in defamation damages.

Heard prevailed on one count and was given $2 million (£1.68 million) in damages.