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Games Made Me Do It Defense Didn't Work

Posted by Zonk on from the saw-right-through-that-one dept.

BuddingMonkey wrote to mention a heartening ruling from a judge who saw beyond the anti-gaming hype. CNN is reporting that Devin Moor has been found guilty of murder, in a well publicized case where the defendant stated that video games caused his behavior. From the article: "Prosecutor Lyn Durham said Tuesday that Moore knew what he was doing when he grabbed a patrolman's gun and killed two officers and a radio dispatcher. 'And he knew it was wrong,' she said."

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  1. Nod by imstanny · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Indeed. People have a tendency to confuse correlation with causation. Which is precisely why these types of frivolous law suits exist.

    And it also sickens me that it has become a trend not to take responsibility for your own actions. Like blaming obesity on McDonalds.
    Now I want to file a law suit. Umm, let's see...for mental anguish caused as a result of being subjected to stupidity.

  2. Re:The Bible made me do it! by TheSloth2001ca · · Score: 3, Interesting

    well i think its time to apply the ESRB rating to the bible. what rating do you think it should get?

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