William Adams, a judge who was seen beating his eldest daughter with a belt on Youtube, received a temporary restraining order that prevents him from having contact with his youngest daughter. Adams is not allowed to see his youngest daughter without getting permission from his ex-wife. Additionally, Adams is not allowed to drink alcohol within 24 hours of seeing his daughter if permission is granted. However, it is unlikely that his ex-wife, and mother of his children, Hallie Adams will allow visitation as she is seeking to have William’s parental rights denied or only allow him to see his youngest daughter under supervised visitation.

Last month, William’s oldest daughter Hillary posted a video of being physically beaten with a belt by her father. The 8 minute video caused a public outrage which led to many calling for Adams to lose his job as a judge. The videotaped incident was from 2004 when his daughter Hillary was around the age of 16.
Local and federal prosecutors are not pursuing criminal charges against Adams. However, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct is investigating the matter. Adams hasn’t presided over any cases since the video came out and it’s unclear when he will return.

On Monday November 21st, William Adams will appear in court for a hearing on his parental rights of his youngest daughter. State District Judge Kemper Stephen Williams will determine whether or not Adams will be allowed to see his youngest daughter. As of now, there have been no indications that Adams has abused his youngest daughter.