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  • Hulk Hogan Awarded $115 Million in “Gawker” Sex Tape Trial

    Hulk Hogan Awarded $115 Million in “Gawker” Sex Tape Trial

    Hulk Hogan was awarded $115 million in a lawsuit trial against Gawker, for their posting of his sex tape online.

    “We’re exceptionally happy with the verdict. We think it represents a statement as to the public’s disgust with the invasion of privacy disguised as journalism. The verdict says no more,” Hulk Hogan’s legal team said in a statement to People magazine on Friday.

    Variety reports that the Florida jury determined Hulk Hogan–whose real name is Terry Bollea–suffered “extreme emotional distress” throughout the three years since the sex tape was posted.

    Gawker Media is already talking about filing an appeal.

    “We’re disappointed the jury was unable to see key evidence and hear testimony from the most important witness,” they said in a statement. “So it may be necessary for the appeals court to resolve this case. Hulk Hogan’s best friend Bubba the Love Sponge–who made the tape and offered up his wife in the first place–originally told his radio listeners that Hulk Hogan knew he was being taped. The jury was only able to hear a questionable version of events. Bubba should have been required to appear in court and explain what really happened.”

    “There is still more to the story,” the Gawker statement continued. “We expect the upcoming release of improperly sealed documents, important evidence that the jury should have been able to see, will begin revealing the true facts that the jury deserved to know about during deliberations.”

    David Houston, one of Hulk Hogan’s lawyers, said Bubba Clem previously testified that Hulk Hogan “had no knowledge of being filmed,” and was not involved in the sex tape’s production.

    The posting of this sex tape was at least party responsible for the end of Hulk Hogan’s 25-year marriage to wife Linda Hogan.

    Do you suppose he believes his $115 million win is worth that?

  • Hulk Hogan: Ex-Wife Linda Hogan Will Never Forgive Him for Sex Tape Scandal

    Hulk Hogan is front and center in the media these days in light of his $100 million lawsuit against Gawker for publishing his 2012 sex tape, in which he was seen having sex with the wife of his then-friend Bubba “the Love Sponge” Clem.

    Ex-wife Linda says she will never forgive him. She also doesn’t believe Hulk Hogan–whose real name is Terry Bolea–deserves any of the $100 million he is suing Gawker for.

    “My kids to this day are still reeling, and they can’t get their feet back on planet earth,” she said in a recent interview with Inside Edition. “I can’t get my life back on track either. I don’t know, what am I supposed to do? Start over now that I’m 57? I don’t know where I fit in in this world any more.”

    “I was honest, I was a good wife. I never cheated on him,” Linda added. She and Hulk Hogan filed for divorce in 2007 after both made allegations of physical abuse and affairs.

    Linda wrote a powerfully emotional letter to Hulk Hogan, which she read recently during an episode of Inside Edition.

    “YOU have single handedly ruined our 25-year marriage and our family…my trust, my love, my future, our future family with grandchildren, holidays, weddings, our kids’ lives, homes, their ability to trust, our poor animals, friends, neighbors, your career, finances, trademarks, retirement, your legacy, your reputation, your health…even your soul…You lost it ALL,” she read.

    “You took me for granted and never appreciated me or our beautiful family…blaming me for your horrendous mistakes,” she concluded. “And yet you continue in life this very way, still. Hiding behind those sunglasses, false smile, oh…and the bandana! Until you can really apologize, to me…and to our children…I will never ever forgive you.”

    Linda Hogan sounds like she means business. Do you think any of what she said will resonate with Hulk Hogan? Or is he simply too busy pointing fingers at Gawker to realize what his actions have cost him?