Hulk Hogan won another $25 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker. The jury awarded him $15 million from the company and $10 million from its founder, Nick Denton.
This was for punitive damages which are awarded to punish the defendant. Last week the jury gave Hulk $115 million in compensatory damages for monetary injuries and emotional distress.
It remains to be seen if Hogan will walk away with the full $140 million. Gawker is expected to appeal.
Meanwhile, “Inside Edition” talked to Hulk’s ex-wife Linda about the verdict and she said that even though the sex tape was made while they were married and she doesn’t want a piece of the settlement.
She says, quote, “It made me a little bit sick . . . It’s dirty money.”
Thank you God,I am grateful,"I AM THAT I AM". Only love HH pic.twitter.com/Y5R42C4EF7
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 22, 2016