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Activision vigorously defends Call of Duty against Uvalde lawsuit allegations. The company's comprehensive response, filed in December, rejects claims linking the game to the 2022 Robb Elementary School tragedy. This 150-page defense utilizes California's anti-SLAPP laws to protect free speech, arguing that Call of Duty's content is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment.
The lawsuit, filed by Uvalde victims' families in May 2024, alleges the shooter's exposure to Call of Duty's violent content contributed to the massacre. Activision counters this by presenting expert testimony, including a 35-page declaration from Notre Dame professor Matthew Thomas Payne. Payne argues that the game's military realism aligns with established conventions in war-themed media, refuting the lawsuit's "training camp" assertion. Further bolstering their defense, Activision submitted a 38-page statement from Patrick Kelly, Call of Duty's head of creative, detailing the game's development, including the substantial budget allocated to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
The Uvalde families have until late February to respond to Activision's extensive documentation. This high-profile case continues a long-standing debate surrounding the potential link between violent video games and mass shootings, and its outcome remains uncertain.
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