Take-Two Sues Jack Thompson [Mar 16, 2007, 10:44 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Jack Thompson suing someone would just be another "legal brief" post here, but
Take Two Sues Jack Thompson over Manhunt 2, GTA4 is news of that classic
"man bites dog" variety. To catch you up, we'll just quote Game Politics'
summary of the case:
The suit alleges that Thompson’s public nuisance tactic violates Take Two’s First Amendment rights. Lawyers for the game publisher argue that the Florida statute under which Thompson is seeking to have the games declared as nuisances essentially makes the controversial lawyer “a private attorney general on behalf of the State of Florida.”
Take Two is also seeking to recover from Thompson its attorney fees and other costs incurred related to the pending legal action.
For his part, Thompson criticizes the Take Two complaint in a writ filed with the Florida Supreme Court, and rather dubiously takes credit for a recent shareholder revolt which is expected to result in the firing of CEO Paul Eibeler as early as next week.
Libel and slander are both a part of the First Ammendment.
Also, Thompson has repeatedly tried to suppress the release of games published by Take Two (Rockstar's), and every attempt he's made has failed with the law citing the First Ammendment. If it's impacting their business, they may have a case.
This comment was edited on Mar 16, 23:36.
Also, Thompson has repeatedly tried to suppress the release of games published by Take Two (Rockstar's), and every attempt he's made has failed with the law citing the First Ammendment. If it's impacting their business, they may have a case.
This comment was edited on Mar 16, 23:36.
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