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After a trial that lasted more than a week and almost six hours of deliberation from the jury, the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker trial has come to an end and the verdict is in:
Hogan has been awarded $115 million in damages.
As explained by Tom Kludt, who has done a fantastic job covering the trial first hand:
Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in damages #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Hogan breaks down in tears after the verdict is read #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
$55 million in economic injuries + $60 milliion for emotional distress = a massive amount in damages owed by Gawker #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
And punitive damages will be tacked on top of that $110 million #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Nick Denton and AJ Daulerio have sat motionless throughout, while a sobbing Hogan is consoled by attorney #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
Florida law requires a party to post a bond for the full amount of damages, but that is capped at $50 million #hulkvsgawk
— Tom Kludt (@TomKludt) March 18, 2016
It's not over yet, as the case will undoubtedly head to appeals, but this is a big win for Hogan.