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cinderboy · 03-16-2007, 05:53 PM

From: Gamasutra

Report: Take Two Files Premptive Suit Against Jack Thompson

According to a report from gaming legislation news site GamePolitics, anti-game lawyer Jack Thompson has himself become the subject of a lawsuit by publisher Take Two in an effort to block Thompson from trying to declare the upcoming games Grand Theft Auto 4 and Manhunt 2 as a public nuisance under Florida law.

According to the report, Thompson recently threatened to keep the upcoming games from being sold in Florida, and the move by Take Two represents a preemptive strike to prevent this from occurring, alleging that the lawyer's actions violate the publisher's First Amendment rights. Take Two is also seeking to recover any legal fees resulting from the litigation.

“Thompson has a history of making multiple threats of legal action, whether substantiated or not, both against (Take Two) as well as the retailers who purchase the video games and offer them for sale to the public. Thompson has made such threats again in connection with Manhunt 2 and GTA IV...,” wrote Take Two in a statement.

Thompson tried a similar tactic with Take Two's Bully, although a later hearing on the possible banning of the game resulted in Miami-Dade County judge Ronald Friedman handing down a decision that Bully would be allowed to be sold, explaining that the controversial title did not feature gameplay or content that warranted it from being banned from sale.

Interestingly, although not entirely unexpected, Thompson has replied to Take Two's complaint, taking credit for being the catalyst behind the recently reported impeding stockholder coup at Take Two by “exposing the fraud and criminal conduct of Take-Two on the national stage.”

jaydude · 03-16-2007, 05:59 PM

wow what a retard

cinderboy · 03-17-2007, 12:03 AM

Jack Thompson ought to be stripped of his lawyer job for causing so much trouble ... After so many idiotic cases, how did he manage to keep his lawyer status ? At least suspend him for a few years ... Read quite a number of articles about him ... I can say that he is looking for a fight

lol

Raiyne · 03-17-2007, 04:04 AM

Lulz Jack Thompson... Well he's getting what he deserves now, a can of whup ***.

Attila · 03-17-2007, 04:17 AM

Mark my words.....This guy will get shot.

Trisomy · 03-17-2007, 04:34 AM

I think he is currently unemployed thats why he is resorting to stupid shit.

Kriff · 03-17-2007, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attila

Mark my words.....This guy will get shot.

By a 9 year old Grand Theft Auto addict.

But really, this guy has to be stopped. He's ridiculous.

Associated · 03-17-2007, 04:49 AM

Hahahaha, now I can kill him and go to these forums and be like "Look! Atillia did it OMGWTFBBQ!" tehehehehe

For all you federal people....The above part doesn't exist

Lord Mog · 03-17-2007, 06:33 AM

Seriously, he probably hasn't played a video game in his life.

If you took a PS2, GTA, and made him play it. He would mostlikely have the best time in his life. If not, theres this:

ViktorVaughn · 03-17-2007, 08:02 AM

It's people like him that really get on my ****in' nerves.

03-16-2007, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	Take Two files premptive suit against anti-game lawyer Jack Thompson From: Gamasutra Report: Take Two Files Premptive Suit Against Jack Thompson According to a report from gaming legislation news site GamePolitics, anti-game lawyer Jack Thompson has himself become the subject of a lawsuit by publisher Take Two in an effort to block Thompson from trying to declare the upcoming games Grand Theft Auto 4 and Manhunt 2 as a public nuisance under Florida law. According to the report, Thompson recently threatened to keep the upcoming games from being sold in Florida, and the move by Take Two represents a preemptive strike to prevent this from occurring, alleging that the lawyer's actions violate the publisher's First Amendment rights. Take Two is also seeking to recover any legal fees resulting from the litigation. “Thompson has a history of making multiple threats of legal action, whether substantiated or not, both against (Take Two) as well as the retailers who purchase the video games and offer them for sale to the public. Thompson has made such threats again in connection with Manhunt 2 and GTA IV...,” wrote Take Two in a statement. Thompson tried a similar tactic with Take Two's Bully, although a later hearing on the possible banning of the game resulted in Miami-Dade County judge Ronald Friedman handing down a decision that Bully would be allowed to be sold, explaining that the controversial title did not feature gameplay or content that warranted it from being banned from sale. Interestingly, although not entirely unexpected, Thompson has replied to Take Two's complaint, taking credit for being the catalyst behind the recently reported impeding stockholder coup at Take Two by “exposing the fraud and criminal conduct of Take-Two on the national stage.” __________________

03-16-2007, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaydude Manic's Maniacal Machine Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,969 Reputation: 39	wow what a retard __________________

03-17-2007, 12:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	Jack Thompson ought to be stripped of his lawyer job for causing so much trouble ... After so many idiotic cases, how did he manage to keep his lawyer status ? At least suspend him for a few years ... Read quite a number of articles about him ... I can say that he is looking for a fight lol __________________

03-17-2007, 04:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raiyne Feedbacker Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Middle of the Stairs Posts: 13,390 Reputation: 126	Lulz Jack Thompson... Well he's getting what he deserves now, a can of whup *. __________________ Everytime I post, I think Murph is about to BROFIST me. -- Loric Last.fm Hey Raiyne**

03-17-2007, 04:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Attila FabianN's Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,935 Reputation: 68	Mark my words.....This guy will get shot. __________________ This space was conquered by...

03-17-2007, 04:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trisomy Loric's Lunatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,692 Reputation: 15	I think he is currently unemployed thats why he is resorting to stupid shit. __________________ Trisomy

03-17-2007, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Associated Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In The Sky Posts: 1,495 Reputation: 8	Hahahaha, now I can kill him and go to these forums and be like "Look! Atillia did it OMGWTFBBQ!" tehehehehe For all you federal people....The above part doesn't exist

03-17-2007, 06:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lord Mog Illgamez Insomniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the Mana Tree. Posts: 2,265 Reputation: 13	Seriously, he probably hasn't played a video game in his life. If you took a PS2, GTA, and made him play it. He would mostlikely have the best time in his life. If not, theres this:

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