1987

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Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 1987.

Game world

Tortoise gets two years in a state penitentiary for the sexual harassment of some unwilling recruits.

Brian Johnson is killed in Los Santos, San Andreas resulting in Carl Johnson leaving Los Santos and moving to Liberty City.
The Grove Street Families begin to lose turf to the Ballas.
Giggle Cream is banned by the FDA after the deaths of 23 people two years after its release.
Blox is withdrawn from the market and is used as an American defense strategy.
Swapmeet, a sitcom, premieres.