Gawker’s Denton Faces Bankruptcy as Judge Denies Shield

Reuters: Gawker Media founder Nick Denton faces personal bankruptcy after a U.S. judge refused on Tuesday to extend protections shielding him from liabilities resulting from a lawsuit over the invasion of privacy of former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. The decision represents a victory for Hogan as well billionaire investor Peter Thiel, who helped fund Hogan’s lawsuit.