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It's been a long time coming, but silver-haired game hater Jack Thompson has been permanently disbarred. That's right folks, in thirty days time, the man who once so proudly flaunted his lawyer credentials in peoples' faces will soon have to go from being "Jack Thompson, Attorney" to just plain ol' John Bruce Thompson, Nobody.

The Court approves the corrected referee's report and John Bruce Thompson is permanently disbarred, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that respondent can close out his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If respondent notifies the Court in writing that he is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the permanent disbarment effective immediately. Respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed.

Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from John Bruce Thompson in the amount of $43,675.35, for which sum let execution issue.

Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this permanent disbarment. Consistent with this Court's sanction order, no motion for rehearing will be considered unless signed by a member in good standing of The Florida Bar other than respondent.

Jack Thompson will no longer be able to practice law thanks to a string of misconduct allegations that included lying, making a nuisance of himself to professionals, and generally being both ignorant and disrespectful of his peers. Jack Thompson behaved with nothing but contempt and immaturity in his own disbarment trial, so it's hardly surprising that this has happened. He had only himself to blame.

I doubt Thompson's crusade against videogames ends here. But until FOX hands him another paycheck to pretend to be an expert, hit the jump for an exclusive official response to the disbarment from Jack himself.

[Thanks, Radio Guy]

We contacted Jack Thompson asking if we might have an official statement on his disbarment. He answered our request swiftly, but concisely. His statement simply reads:

"Sure. Go to Hell."

I really can't understand why he's not still a lawyer. 


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Preeow's Avatar
Preeow at 09/25/2008 13:25
Goddamn finally.
CypherVR's Avatar
CypherVR at 09/25/2008 13:26
YES!

...i came.
boylie's Avatar
boylie at 09/25/2008 13:27
Expect 30 days of press releases and faxes letting everyone know that Jack 'has them where he wants them' now. I, for one, am looking forward to it
Wookiee's Avatar
Wookiee at 09/25/2008 13:28
Half left's Avatar
Half left at 09/25/2008 13:28
That GIF will haunt my dreams for years to come. I shall wake from each one with a hard on too!
Jesus H Christ's Avatar
Jesus H Christ at 09/25/2008 13:29
Well this is certainly good news for gamers in general but let's not all shit ourselves, making us look like the slobbering harebrained morons Jack made us out to be.

I'll just let out a little woo-hoo :)

Also, best .gif ever.
Palidi's Avatar
Palidi at 09/25/2008 13:31
THAT GIF IS AWESOME!!!!!

Oh yeah, apparently there is some good left in the world.
opeth2112's Avatar
opeth2112 at 09/25/2008 13:34
yeah - I don't know what makes me happier...the actual news, or that image.
vexed alex's Avatar
vexed alex at 09/25/2008 13:35
That's the best image ever.
Wack's Avatar
Wack at 09/25/2008 13:35
Win.
CypherVR's Avatar
CypherVR at 09/25/2008 13:36
and
Vlambo's Avatar
Vlambo at 09/25/2008 13:36
OHHHHH BABY GOT BOOK!
saxiums's Avatar
saxiums at 09/25/2008 13:36
I think i just discovered god, who knew he was in Florida this whole time.
Gemsi's Avatar
Gemsi at 09/25/2008 13:37
That is an awesome GIF, today is a good day
Muon's Avatar
Muon at 09/25/2008 13:38


I was pleased. Countdown to the Penny Arcade reaction strip begins now.
Char Aznable's Avatar
Char Aznable at 09/25/2008 13:38
Best gif ever
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 09/25/2008 13:38
"Sure. Go to hell." I wonder if it's entirely lost on him just what a bad example of a Christian he's being. I mean, he claims to be this moral crusader, fighting the immoral content of the entertainment world, yet he turns around and acts like a rude, obnoxious douche to people. But then, I guess that's what Jesus did, right Jack? Right?

Also, that's both the sloppiest and the most brilliant gif I've seen in recent memory.
Chooly's Avatar
Chooly at 09/25/2008 13:38
I came for the story, I stayed for the GIF.
SnakeDude4Life's Avatar
SnakeDude4Life at 09/25/2008 13:38
If I know Jack Thompson, he won’t go gentle into that good night.

I look forward to the death rattle and post mortem emptying of the bowels.
Remo's Avatar
Remo at 09/25/2008 13:38
DING DONG
THE WITCH IS DEAD!

WHICH OLD WITCH?

WHY THE WICKED OLD WITCH!
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 09/25/2008 13:39
America, FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!
CareBear LG's Avatar
CareBear LG at 09/25/2008 13:39
Haha, makes me think of that cool youtube music video! =)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eWFj1KShcI
Funkiller's Avatar
Funkiller at 09/25/2008 13:41
Go Team Venture!
Druid 01's Avatar
Druid 01 at 09/25/2008 13:41
hahaha Christmas in september
arcadias's Avatar
arcadias at 09/25/2008 13:43
Fuck yeah! Today is a very good day.
ghets's Avatar
ghets at 09/25/2008 13:43
I honestly hope hes not gone for good, which i doubt he is. Crusaders dont just give up. They keep going. Keep fighting!
NEVER SURRENDER!
John B's Avatar
John B at 09/25/2008 13:43
My faith in humanity has been brought back up a few points.

Now if only he could be eaten by a grue...
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 09/25/2008 13:46
And the news just keeps getting better.
ElToine's Avatar
ElToine at 09/25/2008 13:48
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Genfuyung's Avatar
Genfuyung at 09/25/2008 13:49
That is by far the best fucking picture I have ever seen. Well done.
Bioautographical's Avatar
Bioautographical at 09/25/2008 13:50
<--- came
ScottyG's Avatar
ScottyG at 09/25/2008 13:57
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=dwnqqj5Q1BU
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 09/25/2008 13:57
Judging from the email you received asking for an official statement on his disbarment, he must have been the bestest lawyer in the whole wide world.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 09/25/2008 13:59
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Uther at 09/25/2008 14:00
Is that a gospel choir I hear in the background?
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 09/25/2008 14:01
the gif brings a smile to my face
Redzie's Avatar
Redzie at 09/25/2008 14:09
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Velt at 09/25/2008 14:10
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naia-the-gamer at 09/25/2008 14:15
yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes!
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eternalplayer2345 at 09/25/2008 14:16
We can do whatever we want now!
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 09/25/2008 14:19
That gif is amazing!
DV2FOX's Avatar
DV2FOX at 09/25/2008 14:20
PWNED!!!!...that means..he's not on TV news anymore or?..
Miguelcar808's Avatar
Miguelcar808 at 09/25/2008 14:25
This is a good day to be a gamer
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galagabug at 09/25/2008 14:28
best response ever!
mix's Avatar
mix at 09/25/2008 14:30
Jesus you broke my computer, scrolling over mountains before I find the damn comment box.

YAY NEWS!
MobileSuitGundam's Avatar
MobileSuitGundam at 09/25/2008 14:41
Karma has raised its hand of justice and swiftly pimp-slap Jackass Thompson for good. All is pure and zen in the world now...for at least a moment XD.
Barcode's Avatar
Barcode at 09/25/2008 14:41
Stop!

You got me at the gif.
nintendoll's Avatar
nintendoll at 09/25/2008 14:45
please tell me he's going to pursue a career as a comedian. He's so funny!
Arugala9's Avatar
Arugala9 at 09/25/2008 14:53
Awesome
SLiFE's Avatar
SLiFE at 09/25/2008 14:55
We've all been calling for this for years, but what if someone with a brain took up his cause?
JT was an affront to intelligence and common sense everywhere, but he was always shooting himself (and the anti-gaming movement) in the foot.

Where do we go from here?
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