April 4, 2007 -
Already facing a hearing on several allegations of professional misconduct, controversial attorney Jack Thompson is once again in trouble with the Florida Bar.GamePolitics has learned that a complaint filed by the Miami judge who oversaw last October's Bully suit has been upheld by the Florida Bar. The complaint was subsequently filed with the Florida Supreme Court, which in turn has assigned it to a Miami judge for trial. If the complaint is upheld at that level Thompson could face professional sanctions.
The Bar's action is based on a complaint filed against Thompson last November by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Ronald Friedman. It addresses Thompson's conduct during the anti-game attorney's unsuccessful bid to have Rockstar's Bully declared a public nuisance. In the photo at left, Thompson is seen in Judge Friedman's courtroom during the Bully case.
In its complaint, the Bar alleges that Thompson made statements about Judge Friedman's qualifications and integrity that were false or made with "a reckless disregard as to (their) truth." The Bar also maintains that Thompson made statements about Friedman in an attempt to "disparage or humiliate" and intimidate the jurist. Thompson's comments cited in the 15-page complaint include:
What you conducted in your chambers, Judge, was the equivalent of Iran leading UN weapons inspectors around the country taking them places where the illegal activity was not occurring.
The behavior of this judge was abominable. which was made all the worse by the fact that he engaged in these childish antics in front of the media in the courtroom.
Here's a tip, Judge, I don't just practice law. I save lives from reckless jurists like you.
You missed the gay sex... I'm sure the voters are going to love that. Go ahead, Judge. File your bar complaint. Make my day.
The Bar also alleges that Thompson ignored a requirement to respond to the Bar's investigation of the complaint filed by Judge Friedman. Asked for comment, Thompson told GP:
I will beat it, just as I am about to beat all the others.
Norm Kent, a Fort Lauderdale attorney and longtime legal opponent of Thompson's said:
For those of us that have tirelessly opposed Mr. Thompson's unprofessional conduct and disgraceful behavior, the latest Florida Bar complaint represents a vindication of our efforts.
According to the Florida Supreme Court docket, Judge Dava Tunis of the 11th Judicial Circuit has been appointed to hear the case. Judge Tunis' report is due by September 17th.
For his part, Thompson filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Bar last week, alleging a pattern of harassment based on Thompson's long-running battles against shock radio and video game violence.
By way of background, the progress of the Bully case was covered in-depth on GamePolitics as it unfolded last Fall.
Comments
You know, melon:round::paper:flat? I got a good one:
Content in Bully : Gay Sex :: Jack Thompson gives his son a kiss: ______
A. Butterfly
B. Penny Arcade Racqueteering Conspiracy
C. Paul Eibler
D. Incestuous Gay Child-Molestation
So what happens if he manages to prove that what was in Bully was in fact, gay sex? Does he have to register as a sex-offender?
***Note: this post made for lolz only and contains no worthwhile, meaningful, or intelligent discourse***
Sorry, had to add my "Satire" disclaimer... wouldn't want to get sued for exercising my freedom of speech.
Yes, people have thought of that, myself in particular. Check out my comment some posts up. I could picture him going on a killing spree at one of Rockstar's offices.
v Here's JT's future v
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7735/jackthompsonlooneykn9.gif
Wouldn't it be a gem if ol JT decided to join the chat.
nope, if his wife was on the board then she would be asked to leave/abstain on the matter of her husbands disbarment
JT could target Warner Bros. too. You know, with all those scenes where Bugs Bunny kisses Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, et. al.
Anyways... how can Jack Thompson possibly think kissing qualifies as sex?
Besides by being Jack Thompson, of course...
man i miss those days
"I will beat it, just as I am about to beat all the others."
Yeah, that's a good attitude to have about your hearing for "professional misconduct".
Better buy some condoms. I'm going to be having lots of sex on Easter, apparently.
Sure, JT has weaseled his way out of the hot seat before, but how many more times can he do it? How many people can he turn into enemies before it finally bites him in the ass?
maybe thats how he keeps wiggiling his way out
Getting this guy to shut the hell up is actually a good thing for the "anti-game" movement as well. He underscores the image problem they currently have- fundamentalist old people with little grip on reality. Hell, the man has more in common with the Taliban than anything.
If the anti game movement can actually come off as sane, reasonable people then their agendas would be taken more seriously. Its much easier to shoot down legislation when its backed by a lunatic.
I can just see it now. His white hair frizzy and looking all crazy standing up, his glasses off making him look tired with squinty eyes, and a blank empty expression on his face as he stares into the camera taking his mug shot while wearing a messy business suit with the collar undone. Later his comment on the situation will be that he was "Saving lives, protecting children, and purging the world of evil." Then I expect him to follow that up with "Where's my medal of honor?!"
Crazy old bastard, he needs a straight jacket and a padded room pronto.
Well Namrepus221, I think you called it. Collect your prize at the front desk. Read on.
I just heard from Lord Jackymorte (the other "he who shall not be named") and he responded as expected. My original text:
Mr. Thompson,
I was wondering how two boys kissing equals gay sex. By that logic,
wouldn't a girl and a boy kissing equal straight sex?
Or are you just a homophobe?
Yours etc.
Adam L. Welsh
His response:
You've figured it out. congrats. I think you are confused, however, in
thinking that sex = sexual intercourse. go buy yourself a dictionary, ace.
Just for shits, I DID look it up. And while it didn't mention kissing specifically, it did say it could refer to an act meant to cause sexual arousal. But I don't believe for one minute that's what Jack was implying when he made his claim. He knew damn well anyone reading his claim would equate his sex comment with intercourse. That's being purposefully vague in order to further his own baseless agenda.
And the message is still clear. Jack thinks same-sex kissing is obscene. He's a homophobe, plain and simple.
I am a lawyer, although not called in the State of Florida, so I am not at all sure of the procedure. I can comment on the goal of the matter.
Basically the Bar is the body that regulates lawyers. It holds a monopoly in a state. In other words, to practice law, one must be a member of the Bar. It also self governs - and that means that the Bar is tasked with regulating the behavior of its members. This is generally done through a 'Code of Conduct'. This Code sets out guidelines on how a lawyer is to practice law, run his/or her business, and how they are to behave in a professional capacity (such as in a courtroom).
The underlying foundation of the Code is to instill and maintain a public 'faith' in the legal system. The overall rule is no lawyer can bring the process of justice into disrepute. If a lawyer does so then we risk everyone losing faith in the justice system.
Accusing a lawyer of violating the provisions of the Code is not a simple process. An 'easy' situation would be where the lawyer took money from a trust account. Generally speaking, the rules on this are very concrete: if you do it, you will be disbarred. However, many of the codes of conduct are not as concrete as it would be impossible to list every single possible iteration of behavior.
However, making statements on the integrity of a Judge may get you there if it is found that the statements were unfounded.
The penalties can range from complete disbarrment to suspensions and or fines.
either admitting or disbarring its members. A lawyer can only be disbarred by the Bar.
The matter is one that will be
I suggest quoting him the American Heritage Dictionary definition of "sex" and "sexual intercource" (check Dictionary.com for both. I won't post them here cause of length and formatting)
Cause looking at both definitions, any sane person can tell that Kissing != Sexual Intercourse
i'll try logging on again 2morrow if i dont today depending on what time i get done with my crap
be careful though he's known to start making threats when anyone emails him if there not agreeing or bowing down to him
Man are we still able to pull up the lj archives?
Perhaps so, but I think it'd still be better than him being able to actually practice law. That, and I'm not sure if, he was to be disbarred, the PTC or any other watchdog group, would want him.
For example, the South Park episode where the debate was if their flag was racist. The KKK came out and supported keeping the flag the way it was. Uncle Jimbo then saw the problem; who'd want the KKK on their side? So he and Ned dressed up and snuck into a KKK rally, and told the group to support changing the flag, so that those who think the flag was racist would lose because, again, who'd want the KKK on their side?
Yeah, it's kinda like that, I'd think.
Oh yes he is. To paraphrase George Carlin, "Some people, they're not stupid, they're not full of shit, they're fuckin' nuts! Jack Thompson is all three!!!"
I sent the whacko an email today disecting his kissing=sex theory. I'll post his response when he sends it.
...from gay sex and 2Live Crew's music. If you're so interested in saving lives, they why were you so disappointed when the missing MMORPG player was found safe and sound?
@Dan
Phelps and Thompson should start a crazy parade. He could discover from Fred a way to truely use people's grief for cheap attention...or perhaps that kissing guys isn't just for Bully. ;)
I dont understand what the fuzz about gay content is anyway, last time i checked homosexuality wasnt seen as a perversion or as itself as a SEXUAL act at all (note i mean homosexuality as a sexual orientation not as the act of having sex)
Ok i may be wrong here as i dont know how things are over in the US but i grew up learning that there´s nothing wrong with it (except what you´re told in religion classes, but that´s gladly igonerd)
"Shake a man's world too hard and its the man, not the world that falls apart" -Flix, Orphan Star by Alan Dean Foster
Try jackthompson.org. It's by no means complete but there's a whole archive of Thompson's interactions with the general public.
He thinks men have sex with each other in "Bully". Which illustrates that he not only has a weak knowledge of the law, but also of biology.
JT gamer handles...?
Janet_Reno
2LiveCru
1_Amendment
WackoJacko
GTAPysco
4_tehKids
Bible_Man
Victim
TackJhompson
Whatcha think?
Anyways yay for Jack! I love the guy. He provides my life with so much amusement. Just think of what life would be like without him...so bleak and uneventful. Does someone have a list of all the hilarious quotes he has made? Come over to my place Jack! I'll treat you real good! n.~
But seriously...what was that comment about the gay sex about?
He likely thinks his word is all that's needed. Seriously, the more noise he makes the easier he makes it on them,
"Devotions upon Emergent Occasions" (1623), XVII: Nunc Lento Sonitu Dicunt, Morieris - "Now, this bell tolling softly for another, says to me: Thou must die."
http://incompetech.com/authors/donne/bell.html
I know jack can become a Pro gamer!
he could make some decent money at halo 2 tournaments or gears of war tournaments
Lmao ha ha man christmas may come early if the loser ends up being disbarred but hell i hope it happens cause in my eyes the guy is still a scumbag and he is damn lucky i didnt keep that email that he sent me cause if i had it would of been just one more thing that would screw him over so he deserves whatever he gets
He's already got the offensive trash talking thing down so why not become a HALO champ. ANyone have ideas for JT's gamer handle?
Hmmmm lets see the only one that does come to mind that would work if he actually were or was able to take out gta would be "GtaK1LLa"
anyone else got something better?
later guys i gotta bounce out and head to the store to get some soup for my dad i just got off work a hour ago so im tired and want to get into some sweats and play some Vice city stories and listen to some duff (yay i get the new cd when it comes out)
i'll post again either 2morrow before or after work
duffy's out
kidding aside, there are a lot of serious problems out there. and if the gaming industry is his focous, so be it. but he should keep his composure, calm and wits so that he will not encounter problems such as this...
http://www.qj.net/Florida-Bar-sends-Jack-Thompson-conduct-complaint-to-S...
He's going to pull out all the stops. this will be very very fun to see.
You're right. And I thought soon we might be rid of him. Nuts.
Hey, maybe he'll get into fistfights with Fred Phelps...or possibly they'll discover in each other what they've been missing all these years.