Newell had requested a remote deposition in the Wolfire v. Valve case because of concerns about contracting Covid-19.
  • The Barto@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1101·
    1 year ago

    They get him on the stand and the judge says " so Mr Newell, remembering you are under oath, when is Half Life 3 being released?"

    • Kusimulkku@lemm.eeEnglish
      251·
      1 year ago

      *Gabe starts gesturing to his lawyer to do something*

      “Just answer the question.”

      • Excrubulent@slrpnk.netEnglish
        244·
        1 year ago

        I mean the simple response from the lawyer is, “Objection, relevance,” and the question gets tossed out.

        I demand accuracy in my jokes, even if it kills them.

        • Kusimulkku@lemm.eeEnglish
          23·
          1 year ago

          “Objection, relevance?”

          “Public interest.”

          (Though in my joke I meant his lawyer, instead of objecting, would entreat his client to answer the question)

          • Excrubulent@slrpnk.netEnglish
            111·
            1 year ago

            Ah, I understand now. [MODIFYING JOKE MATRIX TO ACCOMMODATE NEW INFORMATION]

            “Your honor, I need to fire my lawyer.”

            “Mr Newell, no competent lawyer in this country would defend you on this point. If you do not answer the question I will hold you in contempt.”