Jack Thompson update: Florida bar latest target

Overlawyered favorite Jack Thompson has followed through his threat to sue the Florida Bar for daring to investigate him for ethical violations. He also complained to the interim U.S. Attorney, who punted to the FBI, which will likely give the complaint the sound ignoring it deserves. The Daily Business Review story for some reason refers […]

Overlawyered favorite Jack Thompson has followed through his threat to sue the Florida Bar for daring to investigate him for ethical violations. He also complained to the interim U.S. Attorney, who punted to the FBI, which will likely give the complaint the sound ignoring it deserves. The Daily Business Review story for some reason refers to the Alabama suit against video game “Grand Theft Auto,” which we had previously reported Jack Thompson had quit. (Carl Jones, “Anti-Porn Crusader Sues Over Bar Probe”, Daily Business Review, Apr. 14).

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  • Ted: The Disciplinary Counsel (DC) claims to be a prosecutor with the immunity and discretion of such.

    What is he? Does the 11th Amendment prohibiting lawsuits against the States apply to the DC? Is he an employee of the state Supreme Court?

    If he gets his paycheck from a private source, does the 11th Amendment still apply?