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Jack Thompson walks out during his hearing

Category: Industry, Posted: 06/07/2008 at 02:21PM CDT by Chris Abiuso, Staff Writer

Jack ThompsonThe master of immature law tactics and logical fallacies could be in trouble after walking out of a courtroom in the middle of a hearing that could have potentially banned Jack Thompson from practicing law for as long as ten years.

Issued by the Florida Bar, the recommendation would call for Thompson being totally removed from law for a decade. But we all know Jack couldn't take this sitting down! No, he did the sensible thing--he walked right out of the court after saying the judge had no authority over him.

What a great impression that must have left on all within the courtroom! This did nothing to impede the case, as the court simply moved on without him. The Florida Bar handed in their recommendation, and Judge Dava Tunis should have the official decision in by September 2.

Before walking out of the courtroom, Thompson obviously felt the need to take things a step further; he handed in a 4,500-word objection to the recommendation for his ouster "Thompson's Formal Objection to June 4 Sanctions Hearing".

The objection railed off on both Judge Tunis, calling her an arrogant and incompetent woman that he would attempt to remove from office in the near future, and the Florida Bar, calling them fascists and denying that he was not involved in a culture war. The objection ends with Thompson putting words in Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama's mouths, saying that the three of them understand the dangers posed by GTA.

Jack Thompson can attempt to save himself, but at this point it's a bit useless to resist. The whole affair is akin to a child saying that his mother has no authority to punish him, objecting to the punishment, and then walking out of the house while she is speaking; Thompson can try all he wants, but he most certainly stained his reputation a shade darker, if such a thing is still possible.

You can read Jack's objection at Console Patrol.

Posted by Psyborg on 06/07/2008 at 02:59PM

Good old Jack.

Posted by vincian on 06/07/2008 at 03:03PM

old people are silly.

Posted by Oblivion Lotus on 06/07/2008 at 03:14PM

Like I've been saying: INSANE. ASYLUM. He's a nut-ball. And a rude one at that.

Posted by Cobra951 on 06/07/2008 at 04:18PM

This guy is the biggest idiot in the limelight. You can't make so many enemies without dire consequences. Did he really think threatening everyone under the sun would yield positive results?

Posted by ninjalegend on 06/07/2008 at 08:13PM

Huh. What he did is considered "contempt of court" (I had to read up a little on Florida law. Nobody's perfect) in my wonderful state of Florida. Usually punishable by time served. Now would not - Jack in jail - make a cool headline? The lawyer scum will probably just receive a hefty fine. Damn corrupt system.

Posted by lskennedy on 06/07/2008 at 10:22PM

thats funny, the other day i was thinking to myself, whats ol jackie up to?

Posted by Atomic Waffle on 06/08/2008 at 01:28AM

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME! GO AWAY! I'M GOING TO MY ROOM!

Posted by Spardyman on 06/08/2008 at 10:31PM

You showed them Jack!

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