11/23/2011 08:55 AM by Associated Press (JM)
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Supreme Court has suspended a judge whose beating of his then-teenage daughter in 2004 was viewed millions of times on the Internet.
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11/23/2011 08:55 AM by Associated Press (JM)
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Supreme Court has suspended a judge whose beating of his then-teenage daughter in 2004 was viewed millions of times on the Internet.
According to an order signed Tuesday by the clerk of the state's highest court, Aransas County court-at-law Judge William Adams is suspended immediately with pay pending the outcome of the inquiry started by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct earlier this month.
The order makes clear that while Adams agreed to the commission's recommended temporary suspension and waived the hearing and notice requirements, he does not admit "guilt, fault or wrongdoing" regarding the allegations.
His attorney did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Adams' now 23-year-old daughter Hillary Adams uploaded the 2004 video of her father beating her repeatedly with a belt.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
11/04/2011 11:31 AM by KO, The Associated Press
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Police say a Texas judge who was secretly videotaped beating his teenage daughter seven years ago won't face charges because the statutes of limitations have passed.
Rockport Police Chief Tim Jayroe said Thursday that Aransas County Court-at-Law Judge William Adams likely would have been charged with causing injury to a child and other assault offenses if the five-year statutes of limitations hadn't expired.
Adams is still being investigated by the state Department of Family and Protective Services, which has requested he not preside over any of its cases.
Adams' 23-year-old daughter, Hillary, posted the 8-minute clip of the 2004 beating on YouTube last week that shows her father savagely lash her 17 times with a belt.
11/03/2011 09:39 AM
Click here to watch the You Tube video.
Investigators are looking into an eight-minute video secretly recorded by the teenage daughter of a Texas judge that purportedly shows the 51-year-old beating his daughter.
11/03/2011 09:24 AM by Ksby News, KRISTV
Investigators are looking into an eight-minute video secretly recorded by the teenage daughter of a Texas judge that purportedly shows the 51-year-old beating his daughter.
Our sister station KRISTV has exclusive coverage of the story. For more stories and videos, click here.
11/03/2011 09:11 AM by Associated Press (JM)
PORTLAND, Texas (AP) - The ex-wife of a Texas judge who was captured on video brutally beating his teenage daughter blames the regular attacks on an addiction and says he brainwashed her into compliance.
In a Thursday interview on NBC's "Today" show, Hallie Adams called Aransas County Court-at-Law Judge William Adams' addiction a "family secret," but did not elaborate. Their 22-year marriage ended in 2007.
In the 8-minute video that their then-16-year-old daughter Hillary secretly videoed in 2004, the judge lashes the girl with a belt more than a dozen times. Hallie Adams, who is also seen spanking the teen, says her ex "completely brainwashed and controlled" her.
Police in Rockport, where the 51-year-old judge lives, are investigating whether any crime was committed.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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