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[tcrunch]

I was selected to be on a jury recently and these all sound like questions they asked us during the selection process, just on a bigger scale because unfortunately everyone knows who Hulk Hogan is. It's to try and remove people who have very obvious biases one way or the other.

e: And here's how they introduced the concept of "beyond a reasonable doubt" - the judge pointed at the American flag on a pole at the back of the room, where the flag part was not held up but just hanging off the pole. He called a juror:

JUDGE: What is that?
JUR: The American flag.
JUDGE: How do you know that?
JUR: I can see the stars and stripes, the American flag pattern.
JUDGE: But you can't be sure, can you? It's hanging, it's not completely unfurled.
JUR: I'm pretty sure.
JUDGE: So you are drawing a conclusion, not beyond ALL doubt but beyond a reasonable doubt, based on the evidence presented to you?
JUR: Yes.

The judge went on to explain a bit more about it in a more eloquent way than I can paraphrase here.

 

[LeonSPBR]

lol

That's terrible and awesome at the same time.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Is it just me or does it feel like America is one chair throw away from turning into Wrestlemania?

 

[RE_Player]

Reading the case updates Gawker is so going down.

 

[Patryn]

By being an ass

Yeah. He basically revived Deadspin and put them on the map after the founder of that site left. His main tactic was going for outrageous stuff, but he got the pageviews.

He was brought over to Gawker to do his magic and help them grow as well.

 

[Netherscourge]

If Hogan wins, he needs to walk out of the courtroom to "Real American" music and flexing at the podium, followed up by the Point, Arm Circle and Hand to the Ear.

 

[Makonero]

Expert says he didn't consider Gawker's actual 2012 revenue or whether it tried to monetize the Hogan video. #hulkvsgawk

https://twitter.com/annamphillips/status/708361532229459968

That's...pretty non-experty. Especially since he's getting paid big moolah.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

https://mobile.twitter.com/HulkHogan/status/707878729498935296

2016 is the greatest year in American history.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

2016 is the greatest year in American history.

I don't know dude, have you forgotten about 1984 when Hulk Hogan dropped the big leg on the Iron Sheik and saved the USA from the grip of Iranian terror? Or 1991 when Hulk Hogan pinned the traitorous Sgt. Slaughter and won the Gulf War?

 

[DeathyBoy]

I don't know dude, have you forgotten about 1984 when Hulk Hogan dropped the big leg on the Iron Sheik and saved the USA from the grip of Iranian terror? Or 1991 when Hulk Hogan pinned the traitorous Sgt. Slaughter and won the Gulf War?

Or 1993 when he got revenge for Pearl Harbour by beating Yokozuna?

 

[ghostjoke]

https://mobile.twitter.com/HulkHogan/status/707878729498935296

I'm trying to figure out if he's being literal or figurative.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

2016 is the greatest year in American history.

And were only three months in.

 

[kylecoley182]

but how does roman look strong in this?

 

[Makonero]

Let's see if Daulerio puts his foot in his mouth again today.

 

[RockTurtle]

man the dude on the stand gives no fucks

"Did you think about the emotional distress you would cause the person in the video when you showed such an intimate and private moment?"

-No, it was just my job as usual

EDIT:

Oh shit Tumblr being brought into this

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

Reading through Anna Phillips' tweet break down from today, christ AJ is scum.

AJ says he didn't consider Hogan's right to privacy. “Public figures lead a different life." Privacy for them is "limited." #hulkvsgawk

https://twitter.com/annamphillips/status/709397208639082496

 

[Tom_Cody]

 

[Makonero]

This is almost like Phoenix Wright. A colorful wrestler, last minute evidence, a sex tape...

Whattaya mean Phoenix Wright never dealt with a sex tape? I'm sure one of the cases had something like that...

 

[psylah]

Jury is out for deliberation.

 

[BobTheFork]

Jury is out for deliberation.

Can we expect a run-in?

 

[Ric Flair]

Can we expect a run-in?

 

[Kinyou]

I can only assume that dick sizes are being discussed again

 

[Ric Flair]

I can only assume that dick sizes are being discussed again

"...and then when Taker got to the ring he raised his arms like this and the lights came on! I miss the Ministry Undertaker"

 

[jmdajr]

Jury is out for deliberation.

Hope this is quick.

 

[adj_noun]

This just in the jury has awarded Hulk Hogan a four figure monetary judgement...wait that's not right...the paper says...figure...four?

"WOOOOOOOOO!"

:O

 

[Sanjuro]

It's not hot!

 

[Heel]

Gawker looks ready to hold this massive L.

https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/710878792034754560

 

[Makonero]

Gawker looks ready to hold this massive L.

https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/710878792034754560

This whole trial is fuckery. Am I right in that the jury never even saw the video? Kind of an important part of the puzzle, people!

 

[Mr. Jimmy]

This just in the jury has awarded Hulk Hogan a four figure monetary judgement...wait that's not right...the paper says...figure...four?

"WOOOOOOOOO!"

:O

"I heard you were discussing dick sizes, well I'm here to talk you about Space Mountain, not that I need to, the oldest ride with the longest line speaks for itself! WOOOOO!

So jury #23, you won't be the first girl but you can be the next one! WOOOOO!"

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

This whole trial is fuckery. Am I right in that the jury never even saw the video? Kind of an important part of the puzzle, people!

That's just what this trial needed, a whole jury vomiting on each other.

 

[Tom_Cody]

Gawker looks ready to hold this massive L.

https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/710878792034754560

It seems that way. Anna Phillips mentioned multiple times on her twitter feed of the trial that the Gawker attorney seemed specifically focused on laying the groundwork for an eventual appeal during the trial.

 

[B-Dubs]

Gawker looks ready to hold this massive L.

https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/710878792034754560

Gawker is so full of shit :lol

 

[Makonero]

That's just what this trial needed, a whole jury vomiting on each other.

I'm pretty sure that has already happened. This trial is madness.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Gawker looks ready to hold this massive L.

https://twitter.com/davidbix/status/710878792034754560

Hopefully the jury is already sequestered because that statement sounds like grounds for a mistrial.

 

[BronsonLee]

HOGAN JUST DROPPED THE BIG LEG ON GAWKER, 1, 2, 3

BUT WAIT

GAWKER'S FOOT WAS UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE

RESTART THE TRIAL

 

[Makonero]

Hopefully the jury is already sequestered because that statement sounds like grounds for a mistrial.

They are, they're deliberating.

 

[Angry Grimace]

They are, they're deliberating.

Referring to "secret documents I can't show the jury" is a huge no-no for attorneys.

 

[Makonero]

Referring to "secret documents I can't show the jury" is a huge no-no for attorneys.

Isn't that referring to the sealed documents that the higher court ordered unsealed?

 

[Pharaun]

This whole trial is fuckery. Am I right in that the jury never even saw the video? Kind of an important part of the puzzle, people!

From what I understand the video wasn't shown in court, but it is in evidence so the jury can watch it if they want to.

 

[Tansut]

I want Vince McMahon to strut in and change the verdict just as it's about to be read.

"VINCE MCMAHON DIDN'T ACQUIT GAWKER. HULK HOGAN ACQUITTED GAWKER!"

 

[Jamie OD]

HOGAN JUST DROPPED THE BIG LEG ON GAWKER, 1, 2, 3

BUT WAIT

GAWKER'S FOOT WAS UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE

RESTART THE TRIAL

There is an announcement due in 3 minutes.

Wait a minute.

Did somebody say... 3 Minutes?

Spoiler

There isn't an announcement due.

 

[jmdajr]

Oh shit. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.

 

[Walter White]

Isn't Gawker fucked even if they appeal? I had heard that Florida requires you to put the money in escrow while you appeal. No way they got a $100 million just laying around to be held up like that.

 

[Makonero]

From what I understand the video wasn't shown in court, but it is in evidence so the jury can watch it if they want to.

Okay, well that's good news. I just can't imagine making a judgment on this case without seeing it.

 

[Zaph]

Isn't Gawker fucked even if they appeal? I had heard that Florida requires you to put the money in escrow while you appeal. No way they got a $100 million just laying around to be held up like that.

That assumes he's awarded anywhere close to the 100mil. You always ask for more damages than you expect to receive.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Isn't that referring to the sealed documents that the higher court ordered unsealed?

That does not mean they are admissible

 

[Makonero]

That does not mean they are admissible

Fair enough. I'm totally not a lawyer so a lot of the specifics confound me.

 

[Downhome]

The stream is back up. Does that mean it's coming or just streaming the wall? It was down earlier.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

And Hogan's face is telling me that he regret's hiring these yahoos because they're about to lose him the case.

 

[Makonero]

http://recode.net/2016/03/18/i-had-a-starring-role-in-the-hulk-hogan-vs-gawker-sex-tape-trial-ama/

Fascinating look into the case through the eyes of Gawker's expert witness. Can't imagine what it's like to sit there and await cross examination when an entire company is on the line.