Justice is Served: Anti-Videogame Lawyer Jack Thompson Permanently Disbarred
Posted 09/25/08 at 07:45:11 PM by Nathan Grayson

For a man supposedly on an anti-videogame "crusade," Jack Thompson hasn't really accomplished much. He attempted to give Bully the legal equivalent of a swirly -- and lost. He tangoed with The Sims 2 -- and lost. And most famously, he mustered every last bit of his legal prowess against the Grand Theft Auto series -- and, well, you know where we're going with this.
So, today, we'd like you to join us in congratulating Jack Thompson for taking a definitive step toward his goal. See, now that he's been permanently disbarred with no hope of reinstatement, maybe a real lawyer can finally hog the anti-gaming limelight. Hip-hip hooray!
Said the press release:
"Over a very extended period of time involving a number of totally unrelated cases and individuals, [Thompson] has demonstrated a pattern of conduct to strike out harshly, extensively, repeatedly and willfully to simply try to bring as much difficulty, distraction and anguish to those he considers in opposition to his causes. He does not proceed within the guidelines of appropriate professional behavior, but rather uses other means available to intimidate, harass, or bring public disrepute to those whom he perceives oppose him."
The proceedings, which began in June, brought 31 counts against the man fondly referred to by gamers as "Whacko Jacko." He was found guilty of 27.
In addition to a cushy new spot in the unemployment line, Thompson has also been granted the mandatory privilege of paying $43,675.35 in legal fees to the Florida Bar.
The disbarrment will be official 30 days from now, assuming Thompson doesn't nab a retrial. Regardless, however, we doubt Thompson's questionably-sane ramblings are at an end. With the Internet at his fingertips, we're actually kind of looking forward to seeing what Thompson will do next. You know, in the same way we're looking forward to the inevitable day when our doctor diagnoses us with a nice infertility-cancer double-whammy.
EPIC WIN!
Submitted by sheighton on Sat, 09/27/2008 - 11:57pm
You know...Pretty much the only thing that could make me happier than this would be an article saying that Osama Bin Laden had been caught and then crucified. But until then, this will keep me contented enough...or at least I hope so... ^.^
Coincidence?
Submitted by jvadams@cox.net on Sat, 09/27/2008 - 12:53pm
The fact that Steam is offering all Rockstar games for 50% off this weekend.
Well then...
Submitted by festiva_man on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 8:15pm
Now all we need is about 99% of all the other lawyers in the U.S. to be disbarred and all will be well.
I am Weasel
Submitted by linkmaster6 on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 1:49pm
About frigging time, this guy is a quack. I'm sure he'll weasel his way back in again exclaiming "I am Weasel" and some moron lacky will be right behind him say "I r Baboon" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npz0O3x3YXg
Sadly, unemployment won't
Submitted by Vegan on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 8:17pm
Sadly, unemployment won't hurt JT much; he has plenty of other sources of income, in addition to the millions he has already. The legal fees won't hurt him at all, and it probably won't stop his spots on Fox News and consultations with Hilary.
Sweet Justice!
Submitted by fake gordon mah ung on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 7:21pm
You should have included this guy in your screwdriver roundup because he is a first class tool.
i am so happy
Submitted by Stephenh1984 on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 5:02pm
that i can not thank of anything to say
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