In 2008, he was permanently disbarred by the Supreme Court of Florida for inappropriate conduct, including making false statements to tribunals and disparaging and humiliating litigants. Thompson's legal career was further recognized for his actions against The Florida Bar, including challenging its constitutionality in 1993. He also targeted rap music and radio personality Howard Stern. Thompson gained recognition as an anti-video game activist, criticizing the content of video games and their alleged effects on children. As an attorney, Thompson focused his legal efforts against what he perceives as obscenity in modern culture.
John Bruce Thompson (born July 25, 1951) is an American activist and disbarred attorney.