The first claim was for invasion of privacy based upon the publication of private facts which requires: (1) the publication of truthful private information (2) that a reasonable person would find highly offensive and (3) that does not relate to a matter of legitimate public concern. Gawker denied the allegations and contend their actions were protected by the First Amendment.Ī number of acts can constitute an invasion of privacy. The lengthy jury instructions indicate Bollea sued for (1) invasion of privacy (2) violation of his right of publicity (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress and (4) a violation of Florida's Security of Communications Act. Gawker decided to publish the video in 2012 and had it on its site for six months. Other news outlets reported the existence of the tape. Gawker allegedly received the video from an anonymous source. To recap, a few days ago, a jury in Florida awarded Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) $140 million because Gawker posted a leaked sex video of the former wrestler. You've read about the sex, but we know you really want to know the intricacy of the law involved in the Hulk Hogan/Gawker trial.
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