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#HulkvsGawk: Live coverage from the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker trial (with live stream)
Terry Gene Bollea (a.k.a. Hulk Hogan) is looking to win $100 million in damages from Gawker, a New York-based news website, for publishing an excerpt of his sex tape in 2012. At its core, it's a case about whether Gawker's decision to publish one minute and 41 seconds of a roughly 30-minute sex tape violated Bollea's right to privacy.
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Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in Gawker lawsuit
Tampa Bay TimesUPDATE: A St. Petersburg jury has awarded former wrestler Hulk Hogan $115 million in damages in his lawsuit against the gossip website Gawker. -
Daily Trial StoriesOriginal Gawker website post (NSFW), October 2012: Even for a Minute, Watching Hulk Hogan Have Sex in a Canopy Bed is Not Safe For Work but Watch it Anyway- Followup Gawker post, April 2013: A Judge Told Us to Take Down Our Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Post. We Won't.
- New York Times, June 2015: Will Hulk Hogan be the person to bring down Gawker?
- Associated Press, June 2015: Gawker wins lawsuit against FBI in Hulk Hogan sex tape case
- Tampa Bay Times, June 2015: Hulk Hogan trial against Gawker set for Mon. July 6th start
- Tampa Bay Times, July 1, 2015: Judge bars media from viewing Hulk Hogan sex tape in Gawker trial
- Tampa Bay Times, July 2, 2015: Celebrity website Gawker wins delay in Hulk Hogan sex tape trial
- Tampa Bay Times, Feb. 29 2016: Hulk Hogan's sex tape lawsuit against Gawker heads to trial
- Tampa Bay Times, March 1, 2016: Potential jurors assemble on first day of Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit against Gawker
- Tampa Bay Times, March 2, 2016: Picking a jury will be particularly tough in Hulk Hogan sex tape case
- Tampa Bay Times, March 2, 2016: Most potential jurors know few details about Hulk Hogan and his sex tape, even less about Gawker Media
- Tampa Bay Times, March 4, 2016: Jury selected in Hulk Hogan sex tapes trial
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day 1 – March 7, 2016: Attorney says Hulk Hogan humiliated by airing of sex tape
- Tampa Bay Times, March 8, 2016: Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker trial recalls 'Slam Heard Around the World'
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Two – March 8, 2016: In day two of $100 million Gawker trial, lines blur between Terry Bollea and his celebrity alter-ego, Hulk Hogan
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Three – March 9, 2016: Gawker's standards set a low bar when it came to publishing sex tapes
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Four – March 10, 2016: Expert journalism witness in Gawker sex tape trial acknowledges times have changed
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Five – March 11, 2016: Expert witness: Hulk Hogan sex tape increased Gawker's value by millions
- Tampa Bay Times, Column by John Romano – March 9, 2016: Column: Hulk Hogan trial is big on sex, but weak on sympathy
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Six – March 14, 2016: Ex-Gawker editor: Hulk Hogan had 'limited' privacy right on sex tape
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Seven – March 15, 2016 – Gawker founder defends website's decision to publish Hulk Hogan sex tape
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Eight – March 16, 2016 – Appellate court orders release of sealed records in Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Nine — March 17, 2016 — Jury will only see edited version of Hulk Hogan sex tape
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Ten — March 18, 2016 — Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in lawsuit against Gawker
- Tampa Bay Times, Trial Day Ten — March 18, 2016 — Unsealed records in Hogan sex-tape case suggest witnesses may have lied
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#Florida judge in Hogan v Gawker sex tape case has been reversed on appeal more than any other in county tampabay.com/news/courts/tr… #hulkvsgawk -
#Florida judge in Hogan v Gawker sex tape case has been reversed on appeal more than any other in county tampabay.com/news/courts/tr… #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/25/2016 11:19:35 PM
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#hulkvsgawk saga continues. #Gawker founder Nick Denton speaks to 'Good Morning America' today, on The View next: tampabay.com/news/courts/ci…by Katie Mettler via twitter 3/24/2016 3:20:24 PM -
After #hulkvsgawk Hulk Hogan turned to @nypost , AJ Daulerio turned to @thedailybeast and Nick Denton turned to Kinja observer.com/2016/03/nick-d…by Kara Smoke via twitter 3/23/2016 5:18:02 PM -
More #hulkvsgawk news: A.J. Daulerio Doesn’t Regret Child Sex Quip At Hogan-Gawker Trial thebea.st/1Rk8Ym6 via @thedailybeastby Tamara Lush via twitter 3/23/2016 2:31:50 PM -
A.J. Daulerio: Hogan's side had "the better liars" #hulkvsgawk thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/23/2016 2:25:05 PM -
On Good Morning America, Hulk talks #hulkvsgawk & an awkward bathroom run-in w/ @nicknotned tampabay.com/news/courts/ci… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CePLfzpWsAAJWvr.jpg
by Katie Mettler via twitter 3/23/2016 1:48:33 PM -
Juror says that Hogan's lawyer "never asked Gawker to take down the post only the video." Not exactly. #hulkvsgawk http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeMc8VkW0AA__yy.jpg
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A #hulkvsgawk juror posts on Facebook: "Gawker cloaking themselves in the 1st amendment was insulting at best." facebook.com/paula.eastman.…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/23/2016 1:01:41 AM
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After #hulkvsgawk , Nick Denton is back to blogging observer.com/2016/03/nick-d…by Kara Smoke via twitter 3/22/2016 9:41:21 PM
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My latest on #hulkvsgawk tbo.com/ap/analysis-ho…by Tamara Lush via twitter 3/22/2016 9:26:08 PM
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by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/22/2016 8:57:39 PM
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Nick Denton writes about #hulkvsgawk The Hogan Verdict gawker.com/the-hogan-verd…by Tamara Lush via twitter 3/22/2016 8:52:55 PM
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Juror: Watching the Hulk Hogan sex tape "changed the game." tampabay.com/news/courts/ci… #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/22/2016 2:57:08 PM
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Officially retiring the #hulkvsgawk hashtag, and the Tampa Bay Lightning lanyard I've worn all… www.instagram.com
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Tip o' the hat to @TomKludt , who covered EVERY min of #HulkVsGawk . Here's his story about today's costly conclusion money.cnn.com/2016/03/21/med… -
And here's my main write from tonight, with reaction from Hogan and Gawker #hulkvsgawk money.cnn.com/2016/03/21/med…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 11:43:34 PM
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A Gawker lawyer urged the jury to watch the video. They watched, and one said it "sealed" her decision. #hulkvsgawk money.cnn.com/2016/03/21/med…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 11:38:50 PM
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Gawker urged jurors to watch the video. They watched it, and one said it was "worse" than she expected. #hulkvsgawk money.cnn.com/2016/03/21/med…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 11:30:45 PM
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"We made history today because I think we protected a lot of people from maybe going through what I went through."
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A victorious Hulk Hogan takes time to celebrate with fans, brother. #hulkvsgawk http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeGumzzWEAEkbHT.jpg
by Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 10:24:30 PM -
#hulkvsgawk juror Salina Stevens on verdict: "It took a long time. There's no formula for this." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeGo2toW4AEbc6N.jpg
by Katie Mettler via twitter retweeted by annamphillips 3/21/2016 10:21:39 PM -
Gawker's statement on the trial's outcome #hulkvsgawk http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeGtMHcWwAA8InC.jpg
by Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 10:19:18 PM -
One juror spoke to the media. She said she had no sympathy for Gawker, and watching the video cemented her decision. #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 10:07:01 PM
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Stevens: "I hope wherever it goes it can continue on the ground we set." She hopes this sets precedent for future privacy cases #hulkvsgawkby Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 10:03:34 PM
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Stevens sheepishly admitted to the swarm of reporters that tho she respects the 1st Amend., she thinks it has limits. #hulkvsgawkby Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 10:02:21 PM
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She said the jurors all recognized how much money was at play here, that they did not take it lightly. #hulkvsgawkby Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 10:01:27 PM
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She works in campus safety at a local college. Stevens said she had little sympathy for Gawker, tho went in with an open mind. #hulkvsgawkby Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 10:00:24 PM
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Stevens was the only juror of the 6 to speak w/ media afterward. #hulkvsgawkby Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 9:59:44 PM
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#hulkvsgawk juror Salina Stevens on verdict: "It took a long time. There's no formula for this." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeGo2toW4AEbc6N.jpg
by Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 9:59:29 PM -
The judge orders the Hulk Hogan sex tape sealed. #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 9:46:50 PM
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Jury orders Gawker Media to pay Hogan $15 mil, Denton to pay $10 mil, AJ Daulerio to pay $100K (he has a lot of student loans) #hulkvsgawkby Katie Mettler via twitter 3/21/2016 9:45:18 PM
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by Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 9:43:42 PM
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by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 9:43:24 PM
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The jury orders Gawker Media to pay Hulk Hogan $15m in punitive damages #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 9:43:20 PM
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We've been called back into the courtroom. #hulkvsgawkby Tamara Lush via twitter 3/21/2016 9:39:02 PM
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And there's a verdict, finally. #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 9:36:36 PM
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We have a verdict #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 9:34:15 PM
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Hour three of jury deliberations #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 8:45:06 PM
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We've crossed the two hour mark in jury deliberations for punitive damages #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 7:45:10 PM
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Statement refers to judge's denial of Gawker's motion to inform jury of other court rulings in the case #hulkvsgawk twitter.com/annamphillips/…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 7:00:33 PM
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Gawker Media statement #hulkvsgawk http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeF9kU1UAAAW0P_.jpg
by Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 6:50:40 PM -
Jury that awarded Hulk Hogan $115m in sex tape trial ponders punitive damages against Gawker tampabay.com/news/courts/ci… #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 6:43:15 PM
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This article by @eriqgardner on legal background/implications of #hulkvsgawk is really great & really accessible. hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/why-hu…by petersterne via twitter retweeted by annamphillips 3/21/2016 6:37:41 PM -
by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 6:35:30 PM
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#hulkvsgawk trial, third week. Hulk fans awaiting the wrestler outside courthouse. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeF6ChRWAAA9zzx.jpg
by Tamara Lush via twitter 3/21/2016 6:34:54 PM -
My report on the punitive phase of #hulkvsgawk . Read while the jury deliberated! money.cnn.com/2016/03/21/med…by Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 6:33:26 PM
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Deliberations begin in the punitive phase. Something tells me the jurors won't take six hours again. #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 5:46:41 PM
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Jury exits to begin deliberating #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 5:46:20 PM
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That seems like a question directed at Daulerio's situation. They want to punish, but there's no $ to take. #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 5:44:44 PM
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Jurors ask if they can award community service to the defendants instead of punitive damages. Are told no. #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 5:43:56 PM
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Juror asks if community service is an option in punitive damages. No, the judge says. #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 5:43:47 PM
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Gawker attorney: “Your verdict will send a chill down the spine of writers, producers and publishers throughout the country…” #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter retweeted by TamaraLush 3/21/2016 5:36:56 PM
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"Your verdict will send a chill down the spine of writers, producers, and publishers." #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 5:34:58 PM
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Gawker attorney: “Your verdict will send a chill down the spine of writers, producers and publishers throughout the country…” #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 5:34:41 PM
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"The verdict already rendered will be financially devastating to Mr. Denton" says Gawker attorney. Daulerio faces "ruin." #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 5:33:31 PM
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Gawker attorney: “The verdict already rendered will be financially devastating for Mr. Denton...financial ruin for Mr. Daulerio.”#hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 5:32:45 PM
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Gawker attorney tells jury the $115m award already exceeds the value of all of Gawker Media by $30 million #hulkvsgawkby Anna Phillips via twitter 3/21/2016 5:31:31 PM
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Gawker attorney says the $115 million owed "exceeds the value of the entire company by $30 million.” #hulkvsgawkby Tom Kludt via twitter 3/21/2016 5:30:47 PM
