Hulk Hogan Wins $115 Million Lawsuit In Sex Tape Trial

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That's the quote Hulk Hogan delivered hours after his win over entertainment website, Gawker, who (intelligently) posted Hogan's sex tape. Hogan's team told PEOPLE, "We're exceptionally happy with the verdict. We think it represents a statement as to the public's disgust with the invasion of privacy disguised as journalism. The says no more." 

Not up to date on the Hogan trial? Here it is under two minutes:

Ultimately, the Jury found that Hogan suffered "severe emotional distress" (air quotes necessary) since the sex tape was released. Gawker's counter-argument was that the First Amendment plus Hogan's openness about his sex life in media made the sex tape "newsworthy." Despite the loss, Gawker released a statement that they're already considering an appeal:

We're disappointed the jury was unable to see key evidence and hear testimony from the most important witness, so it may be necessary for the appeals court to resolve this case. Hulk Hogan's best friend Bubba the Love Sponge – who made the tape and offered up his wife in the first place – originally told his radio listeners that Hulk Hogan knew he was being taped. The jury was only able to hear a questionable version of events. Bubba should have been required to appear in court and explain what really happened. There is still more to the story. We expect the upcoming release of improperly sealed documents, important evidence that the jury should have been able to see, will begin revealing the true facts that the jury deserved to know about during deliberations.

Hogan's lawyers countered stating that Bubba swore under oath that Hogan had no idea the video was being recorded. Despite this oath, Bubba's wife, Heather, told FBI that Hogan was aware that the video was being recorded. In a later deposition, Clem retracted this statement. 

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