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  1. John Bruce Thompson (born July 25, 1951) is an American activist and disbarred attorney. As an attorney, Thompson focused his legal efforts against what he perceives as obscenity in modern culture. Thompson gained recognition as an anti-video game activist, criticizing the content of video games and their alleged effects on children.

  2. Mar 10, 2022 · An interview with infamous attorney Jack Thompson, who hasn’t let go of his grudge against violent video games like Mortal Kombat, Doom, and Grand Theft Auto.

    • Luke Winkie
  3. Jan 9, 2009 · According to a Thursday report on the popular video game blog Kotaku, Thompson has been disbarred by a Florida judge who ruled he has been guilty of some seriously unbecoming conduct.

  4. Mar 19, 2018 · It was the beginning of a very long legal career and activism. Over the years, Thompson would file suits against Sony, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar and even Nintendo, in a legal campaign of what many would describe as very vocal and very public ambulance chases.

  5. Sep 24, 2008 · The Florida Supreme Court has disbarred infamous anti-game attorney Jack Thompson permanently. The Court handed down the ruling today, concluding ongoing disciplinary hearings, and also asking Thompson to reimburse the Florida Bar for $43,675.35 in legal.

  6. Apr 7, 2016 · In his public essay, Thompson took aim at the video game industry for creating murder simulators where civilians are massacred, but not daring to turn that deliberate and ruthless...

  7. "A Modest Video Game Proposal" is the title of an open letter sent by activist/former attorney Jack Thompson to members of the press and to Entertainment Software Association president Doug Lowenstein on October 10, 2005.

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