Judge denies Gawker’s motion for a new trial, won’t reduce the $140 million verdict in favor of Hulk Hogan

Florida judge Pamela Campbell denied Gawker Media’s request for a new trial in the Hulk Hogan sex video lawsuit. Campbell also declined to reduce the $140 million verdict made in favor of Hogan back in March. Read the full story at Bigstory.ap.org.

Powell’s POV: In related news, Forbes reported that billionaire Peter Thiel is funding Hogan’s legal battle with Gawker. The story noted that a Gawker owned publication once attempted to out the PayPal cofounder before he was open about his sexuality.