Hulk Hogan Sex Tape to Be Played for Jury During Gawker Media Trial
A Florida Circuit Court judge has ruled that during proceedings in Hulk Hogan's suit against Gawker Media, the jury hearing testimony will be among those allowed to view his "jaw-dropping" sex tape.
Radar Online reports Judge Pamela Campbell ruled "when the video is played for the jury at trial, the monitors shall be turned in such a way so that only the jury, the parties, their trial counsel, and court personnel may see the video."
The judge also noted that neither the public nor the press will be required to leave the courtroom during those moments, and that "the pooled camera shall not be turned off during such time."
The latest embarrassment for the legendary wrestler comes after Radar previously reported Hogan, born Terry Bollea, also used homophobic slurs throughout the video, which was filmed with the wife of former shock jock pal Bubba "the Love Sponge."
The video originally gained attention for Hogan's use of racial slurs throughout the tape. The famed wrestler recently tried to convince "Good Morning America" hosts that he is not racist, and that he was simply at a low point in his life and going through a divorce when the tape was made.
"I was to the point where I wanted to kill myself, you know?" he said. "I was completely broken and destroyed and said, 'What's the easiest way out of this?' I mean, I was lost."
In his suit, Hogan claims the media outlet's decision to publish an excerpt from the tape violated his privacy. Hogan is seeking $100 million in damages.
Hogan was fired by his long-time employer the WWE, and the company removed all traces of him from its website, after the tape came to light. The company later released a statement that read, "WWE is committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstrated by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide."
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