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Good bye Jack Thompson and thanks for all the laughs

September 25, 2008 in News comments 20

Kotaku has dug up the final judgment in the disbarment case regarding Jack Thompson's right to practice law, which, has finally been decided upon. The Supreme Court of Florida have ruled in favor of Jack's disbarment and he has another 30 days as a lawyer.

To add insult to injury Thompson has been ordered to reimburse the Florida Bar for fees amounting to $43,675.35 Kotaku has contacted both the Florida Supreme Court and Thompson himself for comments on the situation.

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  • 0
    Daigoji_Gai Sep 25, 08
    THERE IS A GOD! (or something, somewhere out there that realized this maniac needed to be silenced)

    Sure he was ineffective as a lawyer anyway, and many people had stopped listening to him... but this just feels like gaming karma coming back and finally giving him his just deserts.
  • 0
    tekmosis Sep 25, 08
    He has 30 days left. I wonder if he can go on a lawsuit spree in that 30 day period.
    • 1
      Chais Sep 25, 08
      He could easily be tried for contempt of court. You're forgetting his currently sitting sanction that he has to have another member of the Bar in good standing file anything for him.
    • 0
      Krunal Sep 26, 08
      OMG.... A JACK THOMPSON ARTICLE NOT WRITTEN BY AVALITH.... THIS IS BLASPHEMY!
      • 0
        Chais Sep 29, 08
        Shhhhhh.

        You're gonna ruin my streak.
  • 1
    Chais Sep 25, 08
    YESSSSSSSSSSS!

    It's about *bleep*ing time. I've been getting tired of seeing his crap on the front page of sites like GamePolitics.
  • 0
    Blackfalcon Sep 25, 08
    I laughed at this, so funny! After all he's put us through he's getting put down, so to speak. All we need now is for a fanboy wielding an energy sword and all will be well.
  • 0
    Storm Sep 25, 08
    Woohoo! No more annoything Thompson spotlight articles!
  • 2
    RabidChinaGirl Sep 25, 08
    About time. Now, how to get Dr. Phil's license revoked....
    • 1
      Daigoji_Gai Sep 25, 08
      /applause RabidChinaGirl, APPLAUSE! *provides a standing ovation*
  • 0
    Final Blade Sep 26, 08
    Hmm, it still seems he can retrial this action, whether someone would want to help him is another issue.

    Also despite his idiocy, im going to miss him. He gave me great lulz, sad to see him go.
  • 0
    TurMoiL911 Sep 26, 08
    HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH

    Seriously, Jack Thompson has officially lost all his credibility with any allies he had against games. This disbarment is going to screw his life.
  • 0
    Bale Fire Sep 26, 08
    Almost forgot about good old Jack. I suppose this truly is the end.
  • 1
    Zero and X Sep 26, 08
    Good bye Jack, we will miss you..... nah I am *bleep*ing with you, get your ass outta here.
  • 0
    TurMoiL911 Sep 26, 08
    http://kotaku.com/5054962/impromptu-disbarment-parties-starting-to-pop-up

    These people are awesome.

    http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/2008/09/custom_1222376759542_JT_CAKE1.jpg

    Best. Cake. Ever.
  • 3
    Salvador_Dog Sep 26, 08
    NOOoooo! Now who is gonna be R*s spokes person?!?! he was perfect! he made kids WANT to play dangerous games. Every time he would go on TV and talk about how "dangerous" games are, the games sold another thousand copies. Oh well i wonder who R* is gonna hire next.
    • 0
      Big A2* Sep 26, 08
      That comment would've been a ton better if you didn't add that sarcasm tag at the end.
      • 0
        Salvador_Dog Sep 26, 08
        ok then, i'll drop it

        but considering how people can never take a joke on the net, can you really blame me?... ok i guess you can
    • 0
      Final Blade Sep 26, 08
      Well not all is lost, there's always Dr.Phil
  • 0
    Play ISDF Sep 26, 08
    It's great that an evil petty man has been taken out like that. Now if only we can do something about Dr.Phil and the evil politicians.

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