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.
Frank D. Thompson
In 1923, Thompson was appointed as a judge of the Vermont Superior Court. He advanced through seniority to become the chief judge, and continued to serve until 1929. In December 1929, he was named an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, succeeding George M. Powers, who had been promoted to Chief Justice. Thompson held this position until retiring in 1937 because of ill health, and was succeeded by John S. Buttles.