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Jack Thompson's Past Legal Failures Resurrected

Posted by Zonk on from the keep-your-nose-clean-jack dept.

Yesterday we discussed Jack Thompson's upcoming legal hearing. Brian Crecente, over at Kotaku, has put up some documents related to (surprise, surprise) past run-ins Jack has had with the Florida Bar. The two (closed) cases dealt with past games-related cases the lawyer has tried to 'help' with, one being the much-discussed Alabama trial, and the other the Ohio trial that Thompson tried to interfere with. Also included are all 40 pages of the most recent scrape that has Thompson in front of the Bar again.

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  1. Gee - imagine that... by GuyverDH · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Jack Thompson is overly opinionated, overly impressed with himself, and doesn't know when to STFU.

    So it's no wonder that he has gotten (and continues to get) himself in legal troubles.

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    1. Re:Gee - imagine that... by HappySqurriel · · Score: 5, Funny

      "Jack Thompson is overly opinionated, overly impressed with himself, and doesn't know when to STFU."

      So in other words he's a lawyer with dreams of becoming a politician?

    2. Re:Gee - imagine that... by MassageTheTruth · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Call it spite, call it retribution, call it whatever you want, but when I heard that Mr. Jack was in legal trouble my heart began to glow.

    3. Re:Gee - imagine that... by GuyverDH · · Score: 2, Funny

      However, he doesn't have the actual mindset to get there. Ie - he actually forms an opinion and expresses it, rather than sitting on the fencepost in titanium underwear.

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    4. Re:Gee - imagine that... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

      There is a world of difference between not knowing when to shut up, and ignoring a gag order.

      That's why he's in legal troubles.

    5. Re:Gee - imagine that... by SoCalChris · · Score: 3, Funny

      "Jack Thompson is overly opinionated, overly impressed with himself, and doesn't know when to STFU."

      So in other words he's a lawyer with dreams of becoming a politician?
      Fixed that for you....

      So in other words he's a typical slashdotter?
    6. Re:Gee - imagine that... by wtansill · · Score: 2, Funny

      ... but when I heard that Mr. Jack was in legal trouble my heart began to glow.
      I'd have that checked if I were you...
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    7. Re:Gee - imagine that... by dosius · · Score: 4, Informative

      I think the word you're looking for is Schadenfreude

      -uso.

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    8. Re:Gee - imagine that... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      Jack Thompson is overly opinionated, overly impressed with himself, and doesn't know when to STFU.

      I wonder what his Slashdot UID is.

  2. His purpose isn't to win.. by QuantumG · · Score: 5, Insightful

    it's to change the way people think. In particular, it's to change the people who have *no* opinion into followers of his "there's certain levels of decency" dogma. As much as we think people like Jack Thompson only want to force their opinions on others, it's not true.. He truly believes he is right and wants others to agree with him. The publicity is what makes this possible, not winning or losing.

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  3. The Perfect Slashdot Poll by Gerocrack · · Score: 5, Interesting

    When Jack Thompson gets disbarred, what will be his next profession?

    1. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by Mister+Transistor · · Score: 4, Funny

      Slashdot Poll:

      Jack Thompson's Next Career?

      1) TV Evangelist

      2) Lobbyist

      3) Car Thief

      4) Insurance Salesman

      5) Politician

      6) Cowboy Neal's Personal Trainer

      [Vote]

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    2. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by Zadaz · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Seems most of his public work has almost nothing to do with being a lawyer, and everything to do with hating video games. Don't think getting disbarred will have much impact.

      There's always some anti-game lobby he could be the front for.

      As an aside, I think this whole "hating the hater" is sad. He's that flaming bag of dog shit outside your front door. Stepping on it doesn't help the bag or your shoes.

    3. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by hansamurai · · Score: 5, Funny

      Missing Option!

      Jack will mentor and train a young law student who will take his place as Dark Lord of the Sith. Thus the circle will now be complete, Jack was once the learner, but is now the master.

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    4. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by Migraineman · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Ignoring the burning bag-o-poo doesn't make it magically go away either. While stomping on it is probably the wrong solution, it does warrant an appropriate response. Extinguishing it and burying it in the back yard is a good start ...

      If left unattended, the burning bag-o-poo will set your front porch on fire.

    5. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by gsn · · Score: 4, Funny

      7) Guest star as killable target NPC in every computer game made hereafter.

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    6. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by f1055man · · Score: 2, Funny

      How is this offtopic?

    7. Re:The Perfect Slashdot Poll by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Name of the character: "Thom Jackson"!

  4. from the illicit-use-of-ham-on-my-fists dept ... ? by IgLou · · Score: 3, Insightful
    If you have no idea what this subject is about then read the article. Just do it.

    His rants are priceless. My 4 yo makes more sense then this guy.

    "Maybe he can conjure up some kind of cause of action against Ohio-based Bob Evans Farm Sausage for my illicit use of ham on my fists. This is the first time I can recall a Bar complaint that brings pigs into the discussion."
    Maybe I'm not being fair though, maybe I'm just taking it out of context or he could be loon. I'm still debating it.
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  5. Re:from the illicit-use-of-ham-on-my-fists dept .. by Jim+Hall · · Score: 4, Informative

    Maybe I'm not being fair though, maybe I'm just taking it out of context or he could be loon. I'm still debating it.

    Here's the context: In an April 25, 2005 letter to the Chief Branch Discipline Council, Florida Bar, Jack writes: (emphasis & reference added by me)

    The reason I have repeatedly written the U.S. Attorney about the conduct of Mr. Kelley and Mr. Landes is that together they have, in my opinion, violated 18 USC 241, which is a criminal statute that prohibits the chilling of someone's constitutional rights. Mr. Landes says in his April 1, 2005, letter to you that such complaints to the federal prosecutor are "retaliation" and "ham-fisted."

    Fine. If Mr. Landes thinks so then he can bring a malicious prosecution action against me. Maybe he can conjure up some kind of cause of action against Ohio-based Bob Evans Farm Sausage for my illicit use of ham on my fists. This is the first time I can recall a Bar complaint that brings pigs into the discussion.

    I mean, wow...

  6. He truly is the Uwe Boll of law by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    'nuff said.

  7. Anti-Gaming Groups for JT to Lead by Pikoro · · Score: 2, Funny

    Internet Society for Utilitarian Choices for Kids: I.S.U.C.K.
    Nothing Our Group of American Mothers Envision Sacred: N.O.G.A.M.E.S.
    Thompson's Internet Mothers for the Eradication Of Unreal Tournament: T.I.M.E.O.U.T.

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