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No Charges For Child-Whipping Judge Caught On YouTube
theodp writes "Federal prosecutors will not charge a Texas judge seen lashing his teenage daughter with a belt on a YouTube video taken seven years ago and posted online last week, closing the door on the possibility of criminal charges in the case. The viral video, uploaded by now 23-year-old Hillary Adams, shows her father, Aransas County Court-at-Law Judge William Adams, whipping her with a belt for downloading music when she was 16 (full video, requires login). 'F*****g computers,' the judge tells his now ex-wife on the video. 'I told you I didn't want one in the god damn house. See all the problems they cause?' Judge Adams issued a statement asserting that his daughter released the tape to retaliate against him for withdrawing his financial support."
She is 23. Not excusing what he did, but in what world should anyone have to support a grown woman who refuses to take care of herself?
Don't take it personally. Imagine what you will be able to do in about 4 years. Even 8 years. Brains grow till that age. The difference between a 16 yo and a 21 is pretty big, but judging from the way responded, I think you are perfect proof that 21's aren't full adults yet. You can't comprehend this, can you? No worries though, you will soon, young grasshopper,
Bullshit. It's everyones business.
Unless there's proof of real physical harm... extreme bruising or bleeding, etc... then no, it's not everyone's business. Corporal punishment is legal and accepted, and if you don't like that, then don't use it. But it's none of your concern otherwise.
Life is hard, and the world is cruel