Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, sued Gawker for $100 million US for posting a video of him having sex with his former best friend's wife. Hulk Hogan sex tape showed him 'as a person,' Gawker founder says.Hulk Hogan says he was humiliated by sex tape publication on Gawker.We think it represents a statement as to the public's disgust with the invasion of privacy disguised as journalism. Hogan's team issued a statement as well: "We're exceptionally happy with the verdict.
"Given the key evidence and the most important witness in this case were withheld from the jury, we all knew the appeals court would need to resolve this case," Denton said. Just moments after the verdict, Gawker founder Nick Denton said he will appeal, based on evidence that wasn't introduced in court. The jury isn't finished they will return to court Monday to award punitive damages. The trial lasted two weeks, and Hogan wept as the verdict was read. The jurors reached the decision Friday evening, less than six hours after they began deliberations. A Florida jury sided with ex-pro wrestler Hulk Hogan on Friday and awarded him $115 million US in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media.
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