Jurors in the civil trial based on a lawsuit filed by former wrestler Hulk Hogan against news and gossip site Gawker began their deliberations Friday afternoon. Hulk Hogan tweeted this today:
Praying HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 18, 2016
It took the jury about 6 hours to side with Hogan and award him a $115 million settlement. CNN’s Tom Kludt tweeted the breaking news:
Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in damages #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Hogan breaks down in tears after the verdict is read #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
$55 million in economic injuries + $60 milliion for emotional distress = a massive amount in damages owed by Gawker #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Nick Denton and AJ Daulerio have sat motionless throughout, while a sobbing Hogan is consoled by attorney #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Florida law requires a party to post a bond for the full amount of damages, but that is capped at $50 million #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Apparently, Gawker will need to put up the $50 million in order to proceed to the appeals court where Nick Denton, Gawker’s founder, expects to fare better. Denton released this statement after the verdict was issued:
Statement from Nick Denton. He's confident about their chances on appeal #hulkvsgawk pic.twitter.com/rQquN2AQAs
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Update: This evening Hogan aka Terry Bollea, tweeted this in reaction to the verdict:
Thank you God for justice,only love 4Life. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 19, 2016
Told ya I was gonna slam another giant HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 19, 2016
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