Hulk Hogan Vs Gawker - RIP Gawker
In a landmark decision on free speech and privacy, a Florida juryawarded former wrestling legend Hulk Hogan $115 million in a verdict against Gawker Media on Friday. The company was found guilty of violating Hogans privacy when it posted a clip of him having s*x with the wife of radio host and former friend Bubba the Love Sponge in 2012.
The verdict was reached after a three-week trial. Jurors heard testimony from Hoganreal name Terry Bolleaas well as several Gawker employees, including founder Nick Denton and former editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio, who wrote the essay accompanying the 90-second video on Gawkers site in 2012. According to BuzzFeed, Hogan sued Gawker Media for $100 million for posting the clip without his consent and causing him severe emotional distress. Hogan says he was unaware that he was being filmed during the incident.
Denton released a statement on Twitter after the verdict:
Other Twitter users also had strong reactions to the cases outcome:
Source: http://www.vocativ.com/news/299133/hogan-wins-115-million-in-gawker-lawsuit/
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