Controversial Conservative Christian videogame lawyer Jack Thompson disbarred
source: http://www.techdigest.tv/2008/09/controversial_v.html
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"Jack Thomson, a self-proclaimed Christian Conservative and anti-videogames activist, has been removed from the Florida Bar by the Supreme Court of Florida. The former attorney is well-known in the gaming community for his highly conservative views on sales of videogames with violent and/or sexual content.
Jack Thompson's disbarrment proceedings began when the Florida Bar association alleged professional misconduct, including humilation, harrassment and intimidation against a number of people. The Judge, Dava Tunis, found Mr Thompson guilty of 27 of the 31 accusations, including making false statements to tribunals, disparaging and humiliating litigants and other lawyers, and improperly practicing law outside of Florida."
Sounds like a nasty piece of work who got what he deserved, this guy. I'm all for caution in liscencing some ultra-violent video games, but intimidation and abuse of power is never the way forwards.
Jack Thompson's disbarrment proceedings began when the Florida Bar association alleged professional misconduct, including humilation, harrassment and intimidation against a number of people. The Judge, Dava Tunis, found Mr Thompson guilty of 27 of the 31 accusations, including making false statements to tribunals, disparaging and humiliating litigants and other lawyers, and improperly practicing law outside of Florida."
Sounds like a nasty piece of work who got what he deserved, this guy. I'm all for caution in liscencing some ultra-violent video games, but intimidation and abuse of power is never the way forwards.
