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Is The Hogan Divorce A Distraction???

Filed under: Hulk Hogan

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Lawyer's for the family of the victim in the Nick Hogan car crash think that the Hulkster's divorce from wife of nearly 25 years, Linda, is merely a ruse.

Kimberley Kohn, a Tampa attorney who represents Ed Graziano, the father of injured passenger John Graziano, is doubting the Hogan divorce.

She claims that Hulk and Linda are splitting in a move to protect their assets.

The Graziano family is planning to sue the Hogans and if they are divorced, they would have to go after each one individually, making it much more difficult.

John Graziano has been hospitalized since the August accident and is pretty much brain dead. His family wants the Hogans to pay for his medical care for life. And they should!

[Image via Mavrix Online.]

282 comments to “Is The Hogan Divorce A Distraction???”

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  1. me says – reply to this


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    Why should Nick's parents pay for this? Why should they get sued?? They didn't do it. Nick should be put in jail and that is it. The government should pay the hospital bills.

  2. Just speculatin' says – reply to this


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    Yeah, I had some neighbors do the same thing for almost the same reason. You know that they are lawyered up and are receiving advice on how to soften the blow to their pocket book. Their name is mud regardless of the shenanigans they are putting forth right now.

  3. Yada yada yada bada bing bada boom says – reply to this


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    Ever had a family crisis regardless of wealth? It tears a family apart and I'm guessing that mama and daddy knew about his wreckless behavior. The stress of this crisis has bee the final blow that led to divorce. Divorce did not come out of the blue, it's been in the works. Hulk is blaming Linda for being a bad mother, Linda is blaming Hulk for being a bad dad. Yada yada yada. By the way, #61 is right on!! Seatbelts people, wear your seatbelt, you can not force a 22 year old to put one on. Very tragic. By the way, I've never seen so many idiots on this blog who can not spell. Yowser, please brush up on 3rd grade spelling and grammer.

  4. Emily says – reply to this


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    That's the first thing I thought when I read about this! It has to be a distraction! They want people to think they're going thru a hard time and distract us from what a fucked up think their son did! And the money will be harder for the family to get. Shady shady.. pay for what you did-you raised a fucked up spoiled brat!

  5. lmfao says – reply to this


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    "#212 - Yada yada yada bada bing bada boom says – reply to this

    Ever had a family crisis regardless of wealth? It tears a family apart and I’m guessing that mama and daddy knew about his wreckless behavior. The stress of this crisis has bee the final blow that led to divorce. Divorce did not come out of the blue, it’s been in the works. Hulk is blaming Linda for being a bad mother, Linda is blaming Hulk for being a bad dad. Yada yada yada. By the way, #61 is right on!! Seatbelts people, wear your seatbelt, you can not force a 22 year old to put one on. Very tragic. By the way, I’ve never seen so many idiots on this blog who can not spell. Yowser, please brush up on 3rd grade spelling and grammer. "

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME? YOUR post is LITTERED with spelling errors, but an idiot like you probably thinks it's all correct, and that everyone else can't spell. LMFAO!!! OMG! YOU ARE DUMB AS HELL!

  6. Tb says – reply to this


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    Shame on them if this is true. That really shows their true colors.

  7. charmed says – reply to this


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    is he going to buy his new gf a pair of tits those size too? im sorry but breasts aren't meant to be as big as ass cheeks. looks like she has an overweight ass plastered to her chest.

  8. Yada yada yada bada bing bada boom says – reply to this


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    To lmfao:
    Why get so mad about it? Do you have learning challenges and get offended by spelling criticism? Are you an advocate for people with academic challenges? Good for you! I found 1 typo, bee instead of been. Who uses OMG?

  9. Buffygirl says – reply to this


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    The Florida State Police should be forced to pay for the kids medical care. Wasn't Nick pulled over like 3 times in one day for going over 100mph? If the police wouldn't have been so *~dazzled~* by his fancy car his license would have been revoked for reckless driving and he wouldn't have been driving!!!!

  10. LMFAO says – reply to this


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    "#217 - Yada yada yada bada bing bada boom says – reply to this

    To lmfao:
    Why get so mad about it? Do you have learning challenges and get offended by spelling criticism? Are you an advocate for people with academic challenges? Good for you! I found 1 typo, bee instead of been. Who uses OMG? "

    LMFAO! Um, you are even dumber than I thought. You actually think that most of what you've written is correct?? HAHAHAHAHA! Try kindergarten first dummy! I would suggest starting by typing EACH word you have written in the dictionary and then tally up your mistakes. My guess is that you are unemployed because someone with that level of acuity could never get hired.

  11. nellie says – reply to this


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    It is sad that the accident occured. I am sure their son was not thinking clearly when this all happened. I imagine both familes are in grief.

  12. James says – reply to this


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    YADA, YOU HAVE AT LEAST 6 SPELLING ERRORS IN YOUR POST. GRAMMATICAL PROBABLY A TON MORE.. GL WITH YOUR EDUCATION. I'LL COME TO YOUR 8TH GRADE GRADUATION THIS COMING YEAR.

  13. LMFAO says – reply to this


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    no way. eigth graders aren't that dumb.

  14. CARRIE says – reply to this


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    good 1!!!! smart lil attorney….never thought of that!!!

  15. amandasolecism says – reply to this


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    I doubt this is a ruse to divert attention from the impending lawsuit and to divert assets.

    The Hogans did talk about divorce on their show in the past, and also attended couples counseling. When a couple attends counseling its usually the last hope to save a relationship.

    To top it off, I'm sure this accident has not been easy for the Hogan family. They are living with the guilt that their son put a young man in the hospital for the rest of his life. They are struggling with the consequences, and anyone who is involved in such stress and turmoil would certainly experience a huge strain on their already weakened relationship.

    Shame on the attorneys of the Graziano family for making this such an ugly event.

    and IMHO, I think Nick should be held criminally responsible, as well as financially responsible. Wreckless driving and driving while intoxicated are SERIOUS offenses, and *but for* the actions of Nick, John Graziano would not be in the state that he is - seatbelt or no seatbelt. Nick should be held at least partially financially responsible for his medical care.

    I have a feeling this will be settled out of court! We Will see!

  16. you are a pox says – reply to this


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    brain dead like your chubby worthless ass huh? Your such a fag, I cant wait until someone ends up either beating the shit out of you or killing you Perez.

  17. SMURF says – reply to this


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    hEY THE GUY WAS OLD ENOUGH TO WEAR HIS SEATBELT N DIDN'T ,BUT NICK SHOULD PAY NOT HIS PARENTS WHEN HES OF AGE N NOT FOR THE REST OF THE GUYS LIFE IT WAS NOT ONLY NICK IN THE CAR EVERYONE WANTS TO CLEAN THERE HANDS

  18. tameka says – reply to this


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    All you people blaming the victim, should shut the eff up. Even if he had worn his

    seatbelt, he still would be a veggie. Do you not remember the crach pics? That

    car was TOTALED! Hulk's little 'Everybody Look at Me Cuz I'm a Big Boy, Good 4

    Nothing Ridin Daddy's Coattails' sorry excuse for a son should have to pay for
    life! NOTE TO LINDA: NEXT TIME SWALLOW.

  19. yea yea says – reply to this


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    for more celebrity gossip go to www.jobbi.com

  20. carmen says – reply to this


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    if hes brain dead they should take him off life support. that dude also made the choice to get in the car with hulks son its not just the hulks sons fault. these guys were friends he had to know the risks of hanging with someone capable of driving at high speeds. gee no-one wants to accept any responsibilty for their own actions do they. i think if someone does pay towards the medical bills it should be hulks son [not hulks sons family] and also the brain dead guys family because they are the next capable ppl on HIS side to accept responsibilty on his behalf. i hav no sympathy for anyone in this story.

  21. ms lisa ann says – reply to this


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    While Nick Hogan should be held responsible for this whole deal, if his friend that was with him is brain dead like Perez says he is, he should be taken off life support and anything else that is artificially keeping him alive. What's the point in keeping a vegetable alive? It's more like torture, in my opinion.

  22. Kristen says – reply to this


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    Nick's friend wasn't wearing his seatbelt? That's his own damn fault. Yes, Nick shouldn't have been driving like an ass, but what are two teenage boys going to do when one gets behind a wheel of a fast sports car? Common sense. It's no more Nick's fault than his friend's. Plus, it being Nick's friend… don't you think he feels bad enough the accident left him brain dead… (cough cough, do I hear that excuse coming up in court)? And if it's permanent brain damage, take him off life support.

  23. Matt says – reply to this


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    heck no prez, aint no way hogan's should pay for that family's medical care for life. so what is that family planning on doing letting that kid still in a vegetive state all his life. aint nick's fault he wasnt wearing his seat belt. what, you expect nick to reach over and buckle him up. *hmmm* the hogans should split to make it harder for them to sue. its called beating the system.

  24. FORMER_Hulk_FAN says – reply to this


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    You mean….. the Hogan's are not "OFFERING" to Pay for John Graziano's Medical-Care for the rest of his Life ??

    I would think that'd be automatic…..

    So you might have to "Go Without" & sell one of your Homes or sell a Boat….. John Graziano is currently having to "Go Without" a Quality-Life !!

  25. Doug says – reply to this


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    This was my thought from the beginning!

  26. STEROID & BOTOX WHORES says – reply to this


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    SO FAKE ! THIS REDNECK BRINGS HER WIFE TO THE CAR WASH WHEN SHE WANTS TO REMOVE MAKE-UP ! L.A FAMEWHORES TRASH !

  27. bullshit says – reply to this


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    This is bullshit. I am sorry for the guy, but hey a 22 year old should have known better. He knew damn well what Nick was doing and at that time they didn't give a shit.

  28. Ziggy says – reply to this


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    LAWYERS - plural form of lawyer

    LAWYER'S - possessive of lawyer

  29. paca says – reply to this


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    and to think that their worthless piece of shit son could only think of his racing career right after turning his friend into a vegetable. god damn he doesn even have a clue

  30. ◄ΦΦkrazihottkelliΦΦbitchgirlΦ↓ says – reply to this


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    ◄pH}zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz◘}

    I think both of them R lozerz..the only reazon 4

    the divorce iz to keep that poor boy in the hozpital away

    from their money◘ They make me zick◘ Their zon ruinz hiz

    life 4/ever and all they worry about iz their ztupid f'n money◘

    Real nice people, THEY R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ◄KK}zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz◘}

  31. Sarah says – reply to this


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    I'm not a lawyer, but wouldn't the Graziano's have to sue NICK Hogan, and not his parents? Nick is an adult, and HE was driving when the accident took place. Why would his parents (or their assets) be held responsible for Nick's actions? I think that any court would throw that case out. It would be like that Paparazzo suing Britney's Mom for Britney running over his foot… doesn't make sense.

  32. Ash says – reply to this


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    NICK Hogan should have to pay for the medical expenses, not his parents. Since when do the parents have to pony up hundreds of thousands of dollars when their ADULT son/daughter makes the mistake?

    That's obnoxious.

  33. no comment says – reply to this


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    With his kind of money I wouldn't be surprised if it's tied up in corporation bullshit.They are now trying to protect the rest. As for insurance, there might be something there, because maybe it was the kid's car and insurance and the amount is probably not enough to take care of the victim.

  34. jackie says – reply to this


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    What?! The divorce is fake?!? How could someone who wrestled in the WWE all his adult life possibly be doing something so fake? Crazy!

  35. Joe Blow says – reply to this


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    So the Hogans are pretending to get divorced to deprive a brain-damaged child the medical care he needs after he was injured by the recklessness of their son in a hopped-up killer car that they provided? Nice.

  36. mallory says – reply to this


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    Yeah the dumbass nick should have to pay for the medical bills, not his parents! thats the problem with all the kids in hollywood! There parents take care of there dirty stuff, while there still out partying! Nick is SUCH a loser and needs to rot in hell. Anyways they shouldnt sue the parents…that shows that they dont care about there son!! they just want money!!! But i do agree that he should have to pay the medical bill~!

  37. mar says – reply to this


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    True the passenger may not have been wearing a seatbelt. But as it is the driver's responsibility to keep his car under control, it is also his responsibility to make sure those riding in his car are wearing seatbelts. I'm pretty sure if they'd been pulled over this awful accident, Nick would have recieved the ticket for operating his car without his friend belted in.

  38. Chelsey H says – reply to this


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    I dont think that they should pay for ALL of the bills because it waspartly his fault that he was racing and smashed….. but i do hope he gets better

  39. Leah says – reply to this


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    They shouldn't pay, their son should. He's a minor I know, but lets face it at 17 he knew exactly what he was doing and what the consequences might have been.

  40. whatever says – reply to this


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    Come on guys…whatever happened to taking responsibility for your OWN actions - the guys wasn't wearing a seatbelt, this was an accident - a stupid accident - but an accident - the Hogan's should help with the medical bills - but I am so tired of people suing…

  41. whatever says – reply to this


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    Come on guys…whatever happened to taking responsibility for your OWN actions - the guys wasn't wearing a seatbelt, this was an accident - a stupid accident - but an accident - the Hogan's should help with the medical bills - but I am so tired of people suing…

  42. georgie says – reply to this


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    IMO, if that guy wasn't wearing a seat-belt then it was his own fault. nobody forced him to get into the car with nick.

  43. Myriam says – reply to this


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    Funny that, Hulk had a gym here in St. Maarten (Dutch west Indies) and after a major hurricane (LUIS) back in 1995 he tried to bail out all his equipment and left without payng taxes, staff etc.
    He's pretty much a not so nice guy.

  44. Jo says – reply to this


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    umm why should the hogans..shouldn't it just be nick hogan he was the one driving not the entire family

  45. Ace says – reply to this


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    they shouldn't have to pay for his care. he should have been wearing a seat belt.

    and I'm sure he didn't object to anything that was going on in the car. He was having a good time with his buddy and things went wrong.

    Shit happens.

  46. Cranky says – reply to this


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    The car was insured and registered in both Nick and Hulk Hogan's names. He is liable and should absolutely have to pay. If it is a ruse it is particularly disgusting.

  47. chocolatepretzel says – reply to this


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    the hogan's shouldn't be paying for those hospital bills, their fucking retarded son (i forgot his name) should.

  48. Lee says – reply to this


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    It shouldn't be up to his parents- if anything they will anyway. THey should sue Nick or something. He's the dumbass

  49. Matilda says – reply to this


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    DING DING DING DING DING!

    And the winner is— this post.

    Wow, it only took a couple of days for someone to blurt this out. What a big fat DUH.

  50. Berlyn says – reply to this


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    its so true.

    nick furr real needs to get put in a fucking boot camp he has no respect.

  51. WHO said John WASN'T wearin his seatbelt? The Hogans? Puh-leez.......... says – reply to this


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    Let's take a look, shall we:
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    1.) NICK, the DRIVER, was drinking!
    2.) NICK, the DRIVER, was RACING on a PUBLIC street!
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    WHO said John WASN'T wearing his seatbelt? Nick? Hulk? Linda? We ALL KNOW how she LIES, now , don't we???? We heard the 911 tapes, if you listen carefully you will hear this………."He was over there, now he's over there." Someone the caller was talking to other than 911 operator says, "Who?" Caller says, "The driver." Call is cut off.

  52. Icegirl says – reply to this


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    I´m very sorry for the familiy of the boy BUT the parents of the driver are not to blame and shouldn´t have to pay anything for his mistakes, sorry if that sounds cold but that´s just what I feel.
    If it had been a regular person driving (one without rich parents) nobody would have thought about going for their parents, but it seems to be ok to go after them when the parents are rich.

  53. stumped says – reply to this


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    all this talk about nick's responsibility, what about the police who pulled him over (I think it was 3 times in one day) for speeding (at high rates of speed) being underage his license should have been suspended that day. As far as any lawsuit no amount of money can replace a child no matter how old. Police should be sued also.

  54. christina says – reply to this


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    its very sad, but it was the free will of this grown man that put him in that car with nick "speed freak" hogan, and sadly it was also his choice not to belt up. I am not defendeing nick hogans actions, but he can not be held soley accountable.

  55. 2 poster #260, Who said John............. says – reply to this


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    U are so right! I heard it 2! The fack that Dick, I mean nick was already out of the car makes u think. What if when Nick was still in the car he reached over and took John's seatbelt off? To try to see if he was okay. I mean, what if Nick thought the car was gonna explode or something? Didn't just not too long ago that yellow Lamborghini explode that Nick was driving? Hmmmmmmmmm? Ruined that car, too! Fucker cannot drive!

  56. You are right!!!!! says – reply to this


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    Re: 2 poster #260, Who said John…………. – Yes! Yes! Yes! Just type in Hogan Lamborghini fire. All kinds of things pop up, the photos of the car, too! This wasn't too long ago, either! Funny, in one pic of Nick standing next to the totalled Lamborghini, I swear I can see a palm tree! Those damn palm trees!
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    Do it! Just type in……………Hogan Lamborghini fire……….you will see……..

  57. flea says – reply to this


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    Get freaking real! The guy was not wearing his seat belt. He broke the law and got what would be expected. This is just another get rich scheme!

  58. ebonie says – reply to this


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    they made a very good couple and nick should really pay for medical care for life

  59. carol says – reply to this


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    The guy knew when he got in the car they would be street racing. He had to have known the risk. Why should the HOGANS be stuck paying a 23 year olds medical bills because he got injuried while riding as a passenger with their minor son. Come on its a bad accident. Everyone just wants them to pay because they are a successful family with money. There is no crime in that.

  60. carol says – reply to this


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    The guy knew when he got in the car they would be street racing. He had to have known the risk. Why should the HOGANS be stuck paying a 23 year olds medical bills because he got injuried while riding as a passenger with their minor son (17 at the time of the accident). Come on its a bad accident. Everyone just wants them to pay because they are a successful family with money. There is no crime in that.

  61. Beezie says – reply to this


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    No, they should not.

  62. gottalvit says – reply to this


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    Hey! Linda Hogan is finally famous! Too the bad tree is getting more publicity….

  63. beegosh says – reply to this


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    if john was over the age of 14/15, nick isn't responsible for him not wearing a seatbelt

  64. Sabahoohoo says – reply to this


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    Americans dress like SLOBS!!!!

  65. Wendis says – reply to this


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    Of all the times Linda could divorce him she picks now. not all the bleeding & celebrity and shit, but when she's nearing menopause. Hello??? CRAZYYYYY

  66. Jen says – reply to this


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    No one else in the world can be sued for something their adult child did!!!

  67. Lisa says – reply to this


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    I don't even know how true this story is. In the 1st place The Hogan's including Nick were spending a lot of time at the hospital. The family of the boy that was with Nick said that their son knew what was going on because his best friend was the one racing with Nick. They also said that they appreciated all the care that the Hogan family were giving. Hulk Hogan said that his family would take care of all the expenses. They do have INSURANCE. It WASN'T NICK'S CAR IT WAS HULK'S CAR. Nick wasn't drunk. If Nick is in trouble so should the other driver be. The family is not unfeeling monsters. I think people need to let them handle this.

  68. mandalyn says – reply to this


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    it's dude mans fault he wasn't wearing a seat belt. it's lame that they're trying to sue the parents for that. Nick should pay some of the bills but the family shouldn't try to sue. Smart of the Hogans for the split though.

  69. huff says – reply to this


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    Why should Nick Hogan's parents be accountable for anything?

  70. windjx1 says – reply to this


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    Absolutely it is a ruse. A shameless move to protect their assets. Sad, sad, sad!

  71. Steve-Ohhhz says – reply to this


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    Re: mike – Me fucking your mom is cooler!!!!!

  72. tiffany says – reply to this


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    LINDA LOOKS LIKE HATCHETFACE FROM "CRYBABY"!!!

    why should she get anything, let alone half? what has she done — besides spend his money and raise a trashy daughter and a law-breaking son? what is her financial contribution to the family?

  73. Danielle says – reply to this


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    Um, I'm sorry, but NICK is the one who made someone brain-dead. Not his parents. Way to teach your son not to drink, drive and essentially kill someone - get a "divorce" to protect yourself.

  74. Denise says – reply to this


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    True, this is very sad however, John was 5 years older than Nick why would he be handing out with someone that young? Also, John had to know that Nick had been drinking, why wouldn't he buckle up. That's not Nick's fault. Also, I'm sure it wasn't just Nick's idea to do the racing, John could have gotten out of the car at any time. Drinking, racing and still didn't put a seat belt on, NOT NICK'S FAULT!!! Everyone, remember Nick is only 17 years old. He's learned a horrible lesson the hard way and will live with that the rest of his life. I don't think he's getting off scott free.

  75. KML says – reply to this


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    Wow… if this is true… then that's majorly fucked up on the Hogans part!!

  76. TNKS says – reply to this


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    These two "boys" should both be equally responsible for what happens to their own lives. Just thankful they didn't kill someone else.

  77. dpstudio says – reply to this


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    did Nick force him into the car??? u americans are so dumb!
    and ur medical care suck!! here the medical care is free and the insurance pay the rest for John but not 4 Nick

  78. idiots says – reply to this


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    Its amazing how people are nowadays, It is a tragedy of what happen to this young fellow but why again should the parents pay?

    Its the son who was in the accident, seems like hes old enough to drive.. hes old enough to take responsibility

    Once again, just some typical americans who think money solves it all.

  79. Neese says – reply to this


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    I think they are missing the point that the "man" is 22 & WAS NOT wearing a seat belt!! His head would not have hit anything if he had been STRAPPED to the seat. Does Florida have seat belt laws?
    WHY would a 22 year old get into a super-charged car with a SEVENTEEN year old??? Doesn't the insurance have to cover medical for the injured man? This whole thing is SO TRAGIC and none of it will help that poor young man in the hospital!

  80. Kat says – reply to this


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    WTF is that she's wearing?

  81. taz says – reply to this


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    she is an f ing skank

  82. Kara says – reply to this


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    Perez–
    love the site, but i thought you should know that for future blogs, their last name is not hogan, it's bollea. Hogan is their stage name.
    thanks!

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