Florida Supremes Sanction Anti-Porn Crusader
TALLAHASSEE, FLA- In the latest salvo in the war between anti-porn crusader Jack Thompson and the Florida Supreme Court, the court has sanctioned the attorney and ruled that if he wishes to file any documents with the Florida Court, he will have to hire an attorney to do so on his behalf.
The Court had issued a show cause order last month demanding that Thompson provide an acceptable explanation why the court shouldn’t reject all future court filings from him unless they are signed by another member of The Florida Bar.
The Florida Supreme Court says that Thompson has abused the court process with “constant abusive” and “numerous meritless filings”. Thompson was warned about his filings last April after he submitted what the court deemed to be “pornographic materials” to the court.
Thompson is known nationally for his crusades against pornography and violence in the entertainment industry, taking on Howard Stern’s radio show and video game manufacturers. Those opponents in turn have filed complaints against Thompson with the Bar.
Thompson is facing misconduct charges in disciplinary proceedings filed against him by The Florida Bar which could result in his disbarment. Thompson is seeking $1 million from the Bar for damages he says have resulted from the Bar harassing him by investigating what he says are baseless complaints filed against him by disgruntled adversaries.
On receipt of the show cause order, Thompson had said it was “the single greatest gift any court has ever given (him)” and claimed he would “deconstruct” the Florida Bar by way of a federal lawsuit.
On March 4, the day before his answer to the show cause order was due, Thompson filed a federal suit against the Florida Bar, accusing it of illegally promoting a political agenda favoring gay rights and the distribution of obscene and sexually explicit materials.
In issuing its decision, the court warned Thompson that if he disobeyed their order, he could face contempt of court proceedings or other sanctions. http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/2008/sc07-80.pdf
Source and full article: northcountrygazette.org/
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