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Grand Theft Auto video game ban proposed by Illinois State Rep. Marcus Evans – KABC-TV
“Grand Theft Auto” ban? State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Illinois, is proposing banning the popular video game. He says it’s contributing to a surge in Chicago-area carjackings….
An Illinois lawmaker has a new response to the recent surge in carjackings around the Chicago area, banning a popular video game.Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans pointed at “Grand Theft Auto,” which depicts scenes of violent car thefts, robberies and general criminal activity, as inspiration for what’s happening in his home district.
“Grand Theft Auto,” which had its first installment released in 1997, is the main issue, he said.Evans said he plans to introduce a bill to ban sales of the game…
