Hulk Hogan was just awarded $115 million in his lawsuit against Gawker who, in 2012, published a sex tape of the retired professional wrestler having intercourse with his friend’s wife.
According to court documents, the 62-year-old former WWF superstar’s legal team argued that publishing the x-rated video violated his privacy.
And the jury agreed, awarding Hogan a landmark settlement.
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In addition, Hogan’s legal counsel said that Gawker – a New York based entertainment website – did not contact Hogan, or the woman featured in the raunchy video.
As the verdict was read, “Hulk Hogan was seen sobbing ,” In the court.
The case, which pitted a celebrities right to privacy against freedom of the press, ultimately led to the divorce of Hulk and his long time wife, Linda Hogan, 56.
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