Gawker violated the privacy of Hogan by posting the video, the jury according to Buzz Feed .
The case revolves around a leaked sex tape of professional wrestler. The video shows how Hogan makes love with the then wife of his former friend Bubba the Love Sponge.
“This is a victory for everyone whose privacy was ever breached,” said David Houston , the lawyer for Hogan.
the former wrestler will receive $ 60 million for emotional damages and $ 55 million for economic damages incurred. He was after the leaking of the video include discharged from the biggest wrestling federation WWE.
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The one and a half minute video appeared more than three years ago Gawker . The video has been viewed a total of more than 2.5 million times on the site.
Gawker the video had already been removed. Hogan is now looking for other sites who have published a copy of the film. His lawyer threatens the sites with drastic measures if it does not.
The editor of Gawker, Nick Denton, has said to oppose the decision.
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