Target Australia pulls Grand Theft Auto V from stores following online protest

An online petition that claims open-world action game Grand Theft Auto V “encourages players to commit sexual violence and kill women,” has forced Target Australia to withdraw it from sale.

The online petition, started by three female survivors of violence, “including women who experienced violence in the sex industry,” now has over 40,000 signatures. The petition specifically focuses on retail giant Target and its sale of GTA V, saying, “This sickening game encourages players to commit sexual violence and kill women.”