Community Forums => General Chat => Topic started by: KDR_11k on July 11, 2008, 09:51:54 AM
Title: Jack Thompson about to be disbarred
Post by: KDR_11k on July 11, 2008, 09:51:54 AM
The referee in charge has recommended permanently disbarring Jack Thompson. The court report (http://cdn3.libsyn.com/gamepolitics/Corrected_Final_Report_of_Referee-Thompson.pdf) is really worth reading, it starts with a huge list of evidence you can skip (though reading the footnotes before it is still recommended), the details are described after that. I had no idea just how fucking evil Thompson is before reading this. Apparently he was harrassing any company, lawyer or judge in his way with constant lies, spam, threats, etc. Seriously, the only comparison I can find for that behaviour is an internet troll. IMO he should be given a prison sentence for his conduct as well.
Title: Re: Jack Thompson about to be disbarred
Post by: bustin98 on July 11, 2008, 10:55:23 AM
Kotaku has a good write up on the event.
I always figured Jack as a weasel, willing to do and say anything to promote a cause even if it means twisting the facts. His court room antics reveal an even worse person with questionable ethics. He deserves the disbarrment.
Title: Re: Jack Thompson about to be disbarred
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 11, 2008, 01:59:01 PM
He'd be a better TV host than a lawyer. He could have a show on G4 where he would flip-out on callers and audience members.
Title: Re: Jack Thompson about to be disbarred
Post by: KDR_11k on July 11, 2008, 05:03:06 PM
I always figured Jack as a weasel, willing to do and say anything to promote a cause even if it means twisting the facts. His court room antics reveal an even worse person with questionable ethics. He deserves the disbarrment.
Not just that, what I didn't know until reading the report was that he constantly harrasses his victims outside of the court. He actively seeks to destroy the reputation and job of anyone who disagrees with him and tries to blackmail people into obeying him.
Overall I think he should be subject to further punishment in addition to the disbarment.
Title: Re: Jack Thompson about to be disbarred
Post by: UncleBob on July 11, 2008, 08:40:46 PM
