It had to happen sooner or later. Following a career of mishaps, exaggerations and numerous failed lawsuits, Jack Thompson’s time had run out. Earlier this year, he was officially disbarred by the State of Florida from practicing law. Hallelfrickingujah, praise be, he had it coming.
Following a monumental number of cock-ups throughout the year (see here and here) Thompson was eventually to recommended for permanent disbarment, which would prevent him from being hired as a lawyer in future. Jack being Jack, he stormed out of the hearing and squealed that the judge “didn’t have the authority to hear his case”.
As you can imagine, this didn’t have much of a positive effect on his case – since he kinda compared himself to Jesus at one point – and in September of 2008 the disbarment took effect and Jackhole was prevented from suing Rockstar ever again.
Although, to look at it another way, Rockstar’s sales might dip because of the free publicity that’s now disappeared. That might explain Take Two’s share price after September. Regardless, Jack Thompson’s all-but-finished, and that alone is reason enough to slot in at #24 in our Top 100 Gaming Moments of 2008.
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There really is a game god.
i honestly think he was a sociopath. much like illinois’ very own former governor. some people should just stay away from law/politics. well, all people should, but that kinda wouldn’t work.
Harvey Dent he was not.
I’m going to miss him.
His expertise on gaming and the degenerative effects it is having on society is what is helping to keep America safe…
That, and he also knows how to take the computer chip he put in my head out.
Hail Thompson…