Not American, but the Hogan story wasn't under trial. The sex tape was. The jury made the right choice.
I don't think you understand how this is an abuse of money on the juritary system.
I think you've bought into a narrative created by fearful journalists.
Trust me, Hulk Hogan and Thiel aren't friends, he just has a personal vendeta with it.
And I think you bought into a narrative of Silicon Valley cocksuckers ;-)