Jack Thompson fights to stay on the GTA cop killer trial
by Ross Miller 
{ Nov 7th 2005 at 4:30PM }
The "GTA cop killer" case in Alabama had its first day of court
last week, and already it may be at a halt. On the first day of the proceedings, law firm Blank Rome, representing the
defendants (Take-Two, Rockstar, Sony, Wal-Mart, and GameStop) of the trial, filed a motion to have
Jack Thompson, representing the
families of two cops killed by GTA-playing Devin Moore, thrown off the case for his out-of-court antics. The motion
claims Thompson has threatened Blank Rome's lawyers, even going so far as to accuse them of conspiracy, in various
press releases he has sent out.
According to lawyer Jim Smith, hes going to turn the courtroom into a circus and we cant have it.
Judge James Moore is reviewing the requested revocation of Thompsons license to practice law in Alabama, taken the
stacks of press releases Blank Rome submitted as evidence into consideration. Thompson defended himself by reminded
Moore he had told Thompson after the criminal trial to have at it, to which Moore reportedly replied your have at
it and my have at it are not the same.
Thompson sent a response to Judge Moore, and Game Politics was able to
obtain a copy of the letter in question. In the
letter, Jack Thompson accuses Blank Rome of protecting the pornographic sectors of the video game industry whom Mr.
Smith so ably represents at probably $500 an hour. Thompson tells Moore in the letter that Mr. Smith lied, to your
face.
Blank Rome also filed a motion to have the case dismiss, as video games fall under the protection of the First
Amendment. Judge Moore is also considering that motion.
Jack Thompsons license is currently under investigation
by the Florida Bar Association. In some of his most recent public comments he has accused Sony of
committing another Pearl Harbor.
One more interesting note about Mr. Thompsons reply to Judge Moore, he actually mentions and plugs his
upcoming book, and alludes to having plugged his book on the first day of the trial as well.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ruari @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Umm who cares... really... It's like... boring and stuff now ;(
Huh? @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
What an idiot.
See, Jackie-boy? What goes around comes around.
I am striker @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Wow, he is the worst lawyer I've met in my life.
Ruari @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Why block my post saying, who cares and this is boring?
Playbomber @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
What a fool. If Devin Moore hadn't ever played GTA he would have blamed he favorite movie. Jack Thompson needs to prosecute something worthwhile. What a waste of time and money.
Ross Miller @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Ruari - because, simply put, accidents happen. I must've mistakenly hit hide while i was skimming through comments, and your original comment has been found and placed back up. Sorry about that.
Tamo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Whats really funny is if you search up his book in amazon, the books that customers also viewed besides his most invlove sex in some shape or form. Such books include, "Sex 101: 101 Positions to Add Spice to Your Sex Life." Which makes me wonder what little Billy's father is searching for on the internet?
Ruari @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Ah that's ok Ross Miller, you cute puppy ^__^;
I am striker @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
"Whats really funny is if you search up his book in amazon, the books that customers also viewed besides his most invlove sex in some shape or form. Such books include, "Sex 101: 101 Positions to Add Spice to Your Sex Life." Which makes me wonder what little Billy's father is searching for on the internet?"
Thanks for that. Whats more funny is that on book page, there's listmania for "bdsm libary" and "sexy for men".
Jago @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Has he "accuse(d) them of conspiracy"? He sure did...and there is proof of that.
Is he "going to turn the courtroom into a circus"? Yeap...100% truth that he will.
Is Jack Thompson biased and racist? Oh most DEFINETLY is he both of those things.
I would LOVE to hear what Jack has to say if the defendants say something along the lines that ultimately the parents need to be responsible and actually be INVOLVED in their kids lives. He would probably make up some BS excuse and blame another ethnicity for it.
Sense @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Do I sense someone at Amazon having a little fun at Jack's expense?
gmrc @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
That Amazon site is hilarious ... it lists all these gay books along with Jack's.
I guess Jack's a bit of a jack-off ... Amazon's right ;)
I am striker @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
"Do I sense someone at Amazon having a little fun at Jack's expense?"
Maybe his anti-video game crusade is more a sex crusade. Thats why he calls video game pornagraphy, cause video games prevents healthy sexual relationship.
ZeroCorpse @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Jack Thompson. . . Now here's a guy who is the very definition of the phrase "Give him enough rope to hang himself with." as well as the ever-popular "dig your own grave" variations.
Seriously- We don't HAVE to work to stop this jerkoff. He's destroying his career just fine on his own.
Hey Jack- Wanna call me some more names and question my intellect? Go right ahead. While we're (mostly) being civil and trying to discuss the issues, your hot-headed, ignorant, rude, obtuse comments and behavior have turned you into a pariah.
Games don't turn kids into killers Jack, but apparently, growing up to become an uber-conservative lawyer turns kids into a**holes.
Jau Peacecraft @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
it's people like jack thomspon that make me glad we have the internet to take the fullest extend we can to "offend" them :]
zombieflanders @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
GamePolitics.com is now saying that they've confirmed that he's been thrown off the case! SWEET!
Bust @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
I love Jack's antics. He's become my favorite comedian :)
Tamo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Funny that Jack says that he would go to the stand as a witness. You see if you are called to the stand you either have to be a witness to the crime or an expert in a field that it relavent to the case. Jack is neither of these. I could see the defense try and use Jack, if they wanted to lose, and Blank Rome just shoots down any point he makes with the LOADS of REAL evidence. This case will be a lot shorter than OJ's and a lot more amusing.
EdFanMH @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
*Grabs a phone*
Put me through to BLANKMAN (A classic comedy movie)! HE is needed by the gamers!
Matt @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
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Jack @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
"if you are called to the stand you either have to be a witness to the crime or an expert in a field that it relavent to the case"
I mean wouldnt he be dismissed as a witness, since he has involvment with the case, meaning he's probably biased as a witness and have personal motive in the case.
Rizzo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Jack Thompson's letter to the judge shows part of his phone number. It should come as no surprise to anyone that his number is 666-xxxx.
I always knew he was the devil.
I wonder if he'll sue me for slander now...
Rizzo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
Jack Thompson's letter to the judge shows part of his phone number. It should come as no surprise to anyone that his number is 666-xxxx.
I always knew he was the devil.
I wonder if he'll sue me for slander now...
vc @ Dec 18th 2005 10:09PM
This guy looks like like John Stewart with white hair.