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OT: Hulk Hogan paying UF journalism professor good money to serve as his expert witness for trial

Landon Watnick

InsidetheGators.com Senior Writer
Jul 9, 2014
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From the story:

In October 2012, Gawker published parts of the tape accompanied with some cheeky text under the headline that said "Even for a minute, watching Hulk Hogan have sex in a canopy bed is not safe for work, but watch it anyway."

The professional wrestler has dished out an estimated $15,000 to University of Florida journalism professor Mike Foley to help his case. Foley expressed concerns that Gawker was in it for the money at the deposition: "I think that's why Gawker publishes nude photographs," he said. "I believe it publishes rumors and half truths without regard for their veracity. I think that there is total disregard for privacy."


Pretty interesting, considering Foley was once my lecturer/lab instructor for my Reporting class back in the day.
 
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