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Jack Thompson - Misconduct

Article | May 22, 2008 11:39 pm

By Illuminatus Obscurus

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We're not going to make jokes on this one and save the snark until the final ruling, but the judge presiding over self-proclaimed anti-games activist Jack Thompson's Florida Bar trial has recommended the attorney be found guilty on 27 of the 31 misconduct charges 21 from the Devin Moore case, 4 when in 2006 he tried to declare Bully a public nuisance, and 2 unrelated to video games.

Game Politics has the full story and a list of some of the charges, including "Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation" and "Making statements that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to the truth or falsity concerning the qualifications or integrity of a judge." A disciplinary hearing is being held June 4. The full report to the Florida Supreme Court is due September 2.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Well, it's finally happening. Jack Thompson is being reeled in.

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12/31/69 7:00 pm | #1

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05/25/08 2:44 pm | #2

Unfortunately, in the world of justice, this doesn't mean too much. There are going to be three issues to watch for in the next couple of weeks:

1) Thompson has already filed a motion to have the June 4th hearing either postponed or thrown out.

While the latter of the two is very unlikely, he may very well get a stay of execution, so to speak, and get it pushed back, ultimately giving him time to prepare for this.

2) He has already filed a motion that Judge Dava Tunis, who is the one making the recommendation, isn't technically a judge in Florida.

This is more of a formality, but she hasn't been properly sworn in. While this seems completely irrelevant, when it comes to the law, nothing is irrelevant. Something so small can make a huge a difference.

3) He still has until the actual September 2nd date to make many arguments.

Ultimately, that date on September 2nd is going to decide his fate. 27 of 31 misconduct issues is a pretty hefty number, and the most important of all of these is the one named in the article itself about dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

If the June 4th hearing takes place, we're going to know a lot more about what to expect for September. If it doesn't happen, keep your fingers crossed, because it probably means that Thompson still has allies.

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05/25/08 5:17 pm | #5

just bend over and take it like a man jack

haha

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05/26/08 12:39 pm | #6

Raine, it's a little crazier than just her not being sworn in.

She was sworn in, but the actual document where she took the oath and that she had to sign was never properly signed by the Florida Bar or the Florida Justice Department. So, while she has been a judge for awhile, a little oversight might just make her opinion null and void, although I think all it does is delays the inevitable.

Thompson, while being absolutely bat**** loco, isn't an idiot. This hearing in June will more than likely happen, and Thompson's argument will stem that the suggestion came from a "Judge who really isn't a Judge", which voids her opinion. However, considering that she was hand picked for that nine day hearing where his ethics were brought into question, I doubt it will hold water.

There's still a lot going on with this issue, and I'm sure there will be more information popping up over the course of the next three months.

Only time will tell, but it's starting to look like Thompson is finally in over his head.

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05/27/08 1:30 am | #8

Agreed, Raine. All he's trying to do is buy time. In the end, I think it will be completely useless, though. That September hearing is looking to be his end.

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05/27/08 9:35 pm | #9

There is still a few law makers that need Bitch slaped. oops I said the B word. Raine what word should I have used. I no what waffle is so we need another word for bitch too.

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06/04/08 12:36 am | #12

BAGEL works....now we shall spread thy word of the bagel

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06/04/08 12:41 am | #13

Quote by kiddcartel:

BAGEL works....now we shall spread thy word of the bagel

Oh, the bagel hast been spread! Shout the Bagel from thy rooftops!! lol

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06/04/08 12:53 am | #14

quick, we shall run through the cities and villages spreading the word of the bagle and its greatness

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06/04/08 12:59 am | #15

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quick, we shall run through the cities and villages spreading the word of the bagle and its greatness

And then burn down said villages! Don't f\/ck with vikings! lol

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