'Florida Joker' Demands $10 Million from Rockstar Games, Threatens to Free GTA 6 Hacker
Lawrence Sullivan, known as the 'Florida Joker', claims his likeness was used without permission in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 game and has escalated his compensation demands to $10 million.
- Lawrence Sullivan, also known as the 'Florida Joker', has increased his compensation demands from Rockstar Games to $10 million, claiming the company used his likeness in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) game without his permission.
- Sullivan has threatened to free Arion Kurtaj, the 18-year-old hacker who leaked in-development footage of GTA 6 and was subsequently sentenced to a secure hospital, if his demands are not met.
- Sullivan's demands have increased over time, starting at $2 million, then $5 million, and now $10 million, for his alleged 'suffering and pain' and 'defamation of character'.
- Sullivan claims he has been harassed and has lost his peace due to the increased attention he has received since the release of the GTA 6 trailer.
- Rockstar Games has not publicly commented on Sullivan's demands or threats.