Rage! Read what Hulk Hogan did to media house over sex-tape leak
– Hulk Hogan files a suit of $100million over sextape
– The wrestler says he has been completely humiliated
– A positive verdict for Hogan may permanently sack Gawker out of business
World wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has expressed shock after a secretly-recorded sex tape was made public on a gossip website.
The entertainer described the development as a high level of embarrassment as stated categorically that he has been “completely humiliated,” which prompted him to go to court.
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Hogan is seeking $100million (£70million) in damages from the alleged publisher, Gawker, who leaked the footage of his one-minute, 41-second romp with the wife of his then-best friend, radio shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge.
According to the 62-year-old, the publication of his consensual sex with Heather Clem deeply affected his personal and professional life.
“I was completely humiliated,” he said. “It was even embarrassing as my character. Hulk Hogan was embarrassed.”
However, lawyers for the former WWE champion disclosed that their client had a right to privacy in a private bedroom.
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According to an attorney for Hogan, Gawker’s post was motivated by power and brand promotion.
Gawker’s founder, Nick Denton, sat in the front row on the first day of a civil trial in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the county where Hogan lives, along with a former editor involved, A.J. Daulerio.
“Gawker believes this kind of reporting is important,” an attorney for the company, Mike Berry told jurors, explaining that celebrity sex tapes are among the “uncomfortable” topics important to the outlet, known for gossip and media reporting.
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If the wrestler wins the case, Gawker could be permanently out of business, although the company is expected to appeal for a favourable verdict.
As a result, Hogan is expected to continue to give evidence on Tuesday March 15.
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