abstract:John Lawler is a retired University of Michigan general linguist who is perhaps best known to the wider public for his role in creating the Chomskybot. He is also the editor of Using Computers in Linguistics: A Practical Guide, a member of the Ask-A-Linguist panel of experts, and the creator of the Monosyllable Database.
In November, Australian Crime Commission Chief Executive JohnLawler announced the investigation was being closed due to "insufficient prospects of securing convictions".