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.
Tony Thompson (boxer)
In a major upset, on February 23, 2013, Thompson defeated highly touted prospect David Price by a second-round stoppage, following a single punch which floored the unbeaten 2008 Olympic bronze medalist. Thompson emphatically repeated the feat on July 6, 2013, this time via fifth-round stoppage. However, after failing a drug test, testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic and masking agent. For this, Thompson was suspended 18 months by the British Boxing Board of Control. However, as it was with the British Board of Control, Thompson was only banned to compete in the UK. Thompson claimed that he had taken the substance as part of his high blood pressure medication.