QUESTIONS PRESENTED
I. Should Jack Thompson be held in contempt of court under Michigan law for the statements he made in a letter sent to the media and Judge Friedman two days after rejecting Thompson's action initiated against Take-Two in an effort to stop the release of the video game "Bully?"

II. Under the Michigan statute, should the game "Bully" be held a public nuisance harmful to public health, affecting public morals?

BRIEF ANSWERS
I. Yes. Jack Thompson should be held in contempt of court. Court proceedings are not immune from criticism as a right of free speech. However, the publication of false or improper statements that reflect improperly on the dignity or authority of the court, and tends to obstruct, prevent or embarrass the due administration of justice, constitutes contempt. The Michigan contempt statute gives a court the inherent authority, as well as statutory authority to punish a person for contempt. Contempt in cases involving publication of......

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