Peter Thiel, the tech oligarch who believes in the Antichrist
- When Hulk Hogan sued the tabloid Gawker in 2016 for publishing a sexual video without his consent, no one gave him a chance of winning.
- But Hogan won the case and was awarded $140 million in damages, which led to the online outlet’s demise.
- Peter Thiel, one of Silicon Valley’s most shadowy figures, tipped the legal battle: he secretly funded Hogan’s lawyers.
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- When Hulk Hogan sued the tabloid Gawker in 2016 for publishing a sexual video without his consent, no one gave him a chance of winning.
- But Hogan won the case and was awarded $140 million in damages, which led to the online outlet’s demise.
- Peter Thiel, one of Silicon Valley’s most shadowy figures, tipped the legal battle: he secretly funded Hogan’s lawyers.
Sources: Elpais