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Gawker loses to Hulkamania

Started by Crewe, March 18, 2016, 10:26:13 PM

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Crewe

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/03/115-million-verdict-in-hulk-hogan-sex-tape-lawsuit-could-wipe-out-gawker/

And I couldn't be more thrilled. Of course though, we all know shit floats, so they will slink their way out of becoming defunct, but in the meantime, fuck them.
Also glad the two turds (the founder and former editor) were sued individually and are liable. I hope they end up with a cup in their hand and then are constantly harassed on the street by TMZ.

And this is one reason why they should go

http://i.imgur.com/CQ5qgvu.jpg

TheNorm

...while I'm glad those bastards lost, I'm still trying to wrap my head around Hulk Hogan getting over 2x more than Erin Andrews did. Yeah, different courts and all that, but still...
"But it is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to do that without, at the same time, condemning the contingent, intolerable conditions that exist in our society. These conditions are the things that cause individuals to feel that they have no other alternative than to engage in violent rebellions to get attention. And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity." - Martin Luther King, Jr

Crewe

I agree in totality, but, apples and oranges, at least IMO.
That said, it's criminal, literally, that Marriott, et al were complicit via allowing that perv to stalk Andrews and yea they will pay a little but it won't hurt anyone but you and I when they raise costs to cover their losses.
And how that tool got what, 2 years I think? On federal charges no less, plus not having to fork over any of that 50m is beyond sickening.

Crewe

And another 25m in punitive damages. 10m via the founder and 100k from the editor turd.

rollntider

Gawker founder probably has that amount of money in his jacket pocket