Jack Thompson Disbarred

Posted by Dennis G. Jerz on September 25, 2008 5:06 PM | | Comments (0) ~
Kotaku reports:
Is it finally game over for Florida lawyer and violent video game opponent Jack Thompson? Judgment has been entered in the case that started last year and came to a head when Judge Dava Tunis recommended permanent disbarment for the bombastic, showboating law man. The court has approved the report and has ordered that JT is officially disbarred as of 30 days from today.


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