Disbarment
Jack Thompson, the Florida lawyer noted for his activism against video games, rap music, and Howard Stern was permanently disbarred for various charges of misconduct. The action was the result of several grievances claiming that Thompson had made defamatory, false statements and attempted to humiliate, embarrass, harass or intimidate his opponents. The order was made on September 25, 2008, effective October 25. However, Thompson attempted to appeal to the higher courts in order to avoid the penalty actually taking effect. Neither the US District court, nor the US Supreme Court would hear his appeal, rendering the judgment of the Florida Supreme Court final.
John Thompson (journalist)
John Brian Thompson (8 June 1928 - 18 May 2017) was a British journalist and radio regulator who was influential in the development of independent radio in the United Kingdom. He had a career on "The Daily Express" and "The Observer" before becoming the first director of radio of the Independent Broadcasting Authority 1972 to 1987. He was succeeded by his deputy Peter Baldwin.