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Gawker Reaches $31 Million Settlement with Hulk Hogan

Shuttered irreverent news website Gawker Media LLC has reached a $31 million cash settlement with Hulk Hogan, the former professional wrestler who won a $140 million judgment against the site over a leaked sex tape. Hogan’s judgment forced Gawker, known …

Judge: Gawker Founder Can’t Halt Hulk Hogan From Enforcing Verdict

Gawker Media founder Nick Denton lost his latest bid to halt enforcement of the $140 million verdict won by Hulk Hogan in an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit, according to a court document provided by the former pro wrestler’s attorney. Florida Judge Pamela …

Hulk Hogan Moves to Take Down Gawker’s Liability Shield in Bankruptcy

Hulk Hogan, stymied by the bankruptcy filing of Gawker Media in the midst of a legal battle over a sex tape, is fighting back using the tools of Chapter 11 law. Hogan, unable to collect a $140 million jury verdict …

Hulk Hogan Privacy Suit Enjoys Litigation Financing from Tech Billionaire Thiel

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel is helping wrestler Hulk Hogan bankroll his lawsuit against Gawker Media, according to a report in Forbes. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, in March won a $140 million jury verdict against Gawker in a …