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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp divorce settlement: Read their statement in full

'Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love,' the actors said in a joint statement. 

Heather Saul
Tuesday 16 August 2016 17:44 BST
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in February 2016
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in February 2016 (Getty Images )

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp have reached an out of court settlement in their divorce and Heard is reportedly withdrawing her allegations of abuse against Depp.

The actress is withdrawing her request for a restraining order, according to the Associated Press.

Their joint statement released after the settlement is in full below:

“Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love.

“Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm.

“Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future. Amber will be donating financial proceeds from the divorce to a charity. There will be no further public statements about this matter.“

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