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Jack Thompson Found Guilty of 27 Counts of Misconduct

May 21st, 2008

jack Infamous anti-games lawyer has it coming, as the judge presiding over his professional misconduct trial has recommended that the attorney be found guilty of 27 counts of misconduct in Thompson’s recent Florida bar trial.

GamePolitics reports that Florida judge Dava Tunis issued recommendations of guilt related to the lawyer’s participation in several videogame related cases such as Strickland vs. Sony, where Thompson represented families of two police officers and a dispatcher killed by Devin Moore, a reputed GTA fan.

If found guilty, disciplinary action will be taken against him, such as disbarment, among other things. Tunis will also preside over a disciplinary hearing for possible sanctions against Thompson on June 4.

Misconduct charges brought against the attorney includes knowingly making a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal, employing tactics meant to embarrass a third person and engaging in dishonest and fraudulent behavior.

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