Famed former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan (whose actual name is Terry Bollea) is suing Gawker for $100 million because the website published a supercut of his sex tape in 2012. Gawker (which has since removed the video) says the video is newsworthy. Hogan says the publication compromised his privacy.
Who’s right?
William McGeveran, a professor who specializes in free speech law at the University of Minnesota, told Mashable that it’s a “squishy” part of the law. Both sides have arguments that experts say are legitimate. The trial is set to start on July 6th.
