> The backlash to #MeToo has long been under way. Now it’s here

I thought #MeToo was against domestic violence and sexual abuse, not against men in general. And Depp is alleging domestic violence. Wouldn't that make this a continuation of #MeToo, and a recognition that men can also be victims? Not even the first such recognition, as it is preceded by Kevin Spacey.

> On Wednesday, the case’s verdict came in, finding that Heard defamed Depp, acting with “malice,” when she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse. [..] [The British judge in a different trial] found that Depp physically abused Heard on at least 12 occasions.

Court A gave a result that conflicted with court B. This is proof that court B is wrong. It's also strange that in the 13 paragraphs of text, the author couldn't fit a single word about the abuse Depp allegedly suffered.

While the trial was about Heard, this writer decides for herself that all women are under attack by someone suing for defamation. Essentially, she is saying that society must believe whatever a woman says but should not believe whatever a man says. If these people claim that gender equality is one of their goals, then how does a woman such as Heard (and others) immediately get the benefit of the doubt and a magical immunity cloak while any male is automatically guilty? Many who sought a moment of fame and fortune via the MeToo vehicle have been all too happy to ruin careers by mere accusations against men with the "evidence" being someone saying so. The same persons will tell you that women should be able to use the fullest extent of the legal system to seek recourse. However, after a trial that included all types of evidence, we are told it was misogyny and not the evidence or an entire jury. If there is to be real gender equality that so many seek, both men and women have to be able to seek redress when they are defamed in public.

Anyone who watched the case will dismiss this article very quickly, regardless of their gender.

“Who is Moira Donegan? NYC Columnist Who Created 'Sh*ty Media Men' #MeToo List Faces Defamation Trial”

https://www.ibtimes.sg/who-moira-donegan-nyc-columnist-who-c...

The guy suing her: “How An Anonymous Accusation Derailed My Life”

https://quillette.com/2018/09/25/how-an-anonymous-accusation...

I think I’ll ignore Moira.