Florida Joker Sparks Controversy: GTA 6 Hacker Release and Rockstar Games Battle

It is important to remember that the hacker that the Florida Joker is referring to is Arion Kurtaj, who was behind the leaks of GTA 6.

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By Naman Alok | Jan 12, 2024 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

GTA 6 is still one of the most hyped video games in history, and the gaming community is a flurry of activity. Rockstar Games has been in the news ever since their teaser became widely known on December 5 2023 in the gaming community. Nevertheless, despite the positive reviews for the game’s teaser, a distinct individual by the name of Laurence Sullivan who is well known as the Florida Joker claims his image was appropriated for a character in the trailer without his consent.

The Florida Joker expressed his complaints against Rockstar Games in a TikTok video that was published a month ago. He was asking for just recompense for the unauthorised use of his picture. When we fast-forward to the present, he has adopted a more assertive posture, challenging Rockstar Games and demanding payment in addition to threatening to free the hacker who was behind the GTA 6 leaks from mental facility.

The Florida Joker’s New Challenge

The Florida Joker has been making more appearances in the GTA community and has stepped up his campaign against Rockstar Games and GTA 6. This latest appearance was made on TikTok. In addition to restating his claim for payment in the amount of $10 million USD, Lawrence Sullivan also underlined the effect he feels he has had on Rockstar’s publicity over the last month.

He made a bold step by threatening to work with the GTA 6 hacker who was sent to prison. Sullivan proclaimed in the TikTok video, “You won’t confine me.” No way am I going to a mental health facility. Push me harder, and I’ll free that youngster from the mental hospital right now, exposing the real joker. Once I acquire my laptop and release the child, we’ll break into your system once more.

This is the last warning that Sullivan, also known as the Florida Joker, has issued, citing ongoing harassment in public areas. He asserted that he was constantly pestered by individuals taking selfies, making it impossible for him to eat in peace. Interestingly, he revealed that January 11 is his birthday.

The Florida Joker claimed in his 51-second TikTok, “I’ve been giving you all free press, free publicity, for an entire month. I want my cash back. January 11 is my birthday. Three days after my birthday, if you do not get in touch with me, I want ten million dollars. $10 million for my anguish, agony, and character slander. Give up fooling with me.

Hacker’s Identity

It is important to remember that the hacker that the Florida Joker is referring to is Arion Kurtaj, who was behind the leaks of GTA 6. Kurtaj was placed in a mental health hospital after being found guilty of stealing ninety clips from the much awaited game. The gaming community is watching this fascinating story with great interest, curious to see if the Florida Joker’s audacious threats would result in significant developments in the GTA 6 dispute. It will take time to reveal this compelling story’s next turn.

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