Tension builds as the two sides wait to hear of the jury’s decision after both sides have made their claim. The case involves a media website posting a private video for the world to see and judge. It involves a celebrity, their privacy, and past in an open view for people to look at online. Media has been more involved in controversial issues such as this case to create a shock value and to get attention. While some may find this material to be a step towards internet fame, others find this to be an exploitation of someone’s privacy. On one side, there is famous wrestler Hulk Hogan, legally named Terry Bollea. On the other is Nick Denton, founder of the company Gawker Media, the one who posted the video. Hogan is fighting for his right to
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Both arguments are made to fight for what they believe is justice. Hogan began this legal battle by suing Gawker Media. His main argument was his right to privacy was violated due to the fact that the video was posted without his consent. Gawker media has gone to lengths to post a video that they knew would affect Hogan’s career negatively. Because of the video involved Hogan engaging in sexual activities, the right to privacy has been violated. On the other hand, Gawker claims this action is protected by the 1st Amendment, allowing the freedom to say and post whatever they want. It can thus allow them to post the video without any legal consequences. This amendment in particular allows people to have freedom of expression and allowing anyone to post whatever they please. In this particular situation, Gawker argues posting the sextape is their right. It was also relevant to post the video since Hogan had previously spoken about his sex life publicly to the media. The thing that puzzles Gawker Media is that it is okay for Hogan make his sexual exploits public, yet posting the sextape is labeled as a wrongful action. With both sides ready to fire at each other, the fact still remains a post was made without Hogan’s consent and the media is involved very much in this case. It involves the website posting a graphic video of a celebrity having relations with someone that is exposing their …show more content…
The jury found the defendant, Gawker Media, guilty for invasion of privacy. Justice was made for Hogan and an unsuccessful victory was given to Gawker Media. Hogan is rewarded $140 million paid by Gawker. The decision can affect the audience by raising awareness of media’s use to negatively affect people. What Gawker committed can show that media can find a way to invade the privacy of others for personal gain. This can include money, attention, or a chance to advance in a certain aspect of life. Hogan’s legal team also states after the victory that, “We’re exceptionally happy with the verdict. We think it represents a statement as to the public’s disgust with the invasion of privacy disguised as journalism. The verdict says no more” (Stephanopoulos and
Both arguments are made to fight for what they believe is justice. Hogan began this legal battle by suing Gawker Media. His main argument was his right to privacy was violated due to the fact that the video was posted without his consent. Gawker media has gone to lengths to post a video that they knew would affect Hogan’s career negatively. Because of the video involved Hogan engaging in sexual activities, the right to privacy has been violated. On the other hand, Gawker claims this action is protected by the 1st Amendment, allowing the freedom to say and post whatever they want. It can thus allow them to post the video without any legal consequences. This amendment in particular allows people to have freedom of expression and allowing anyone to post whatever they please. In this particular situation, Gawker argues posting the sextape is their right. It was also relevant to post the video since Hogan had previously spoken about his sex life publicly to the media. The thing that puzzles Gawker Media is that it is okay for Hogan make his sexual exploits public, yet posting the sextape is labeled as a wrongful action. With both sides ready to fire at each other, the fact still remains a post was made without Hogan’s consent and the media is involved very much in this case. It involves the website posting a graphic video of a celebrity having relations with someone that is exposing their …show more content…
The jury found the defendant, Gawker Media, guilty for invasion of privacy. Justice was made for Hogan and an unsuccessful victory was given to Gawker Media. Hogan is rewarded $140 million paid by Gawker. The decision can affect the audience by raising awareness of media’s use to negatively affect people. What Gawker committed can show that media can find a way to invade the privacy of others for personal gain. This can include money, attention, or a chance to advance in a certain aspect of life. Hogan’s legal team also states after the victory that, “We’re exceptionally happy with the verdict. We think it represents a statement as to the public’s disgust with the invasion of privacy disguised as journalism. The verdict says no more” (Stephanopoulos and