Crossing the Line

November 3rd, 2011

What is deemed as crossing the line between criminal and parental control? Last week a viral video broke out on YouTube, seen here, of the then 16 year old Hillary Adams being beaten by her father Judge William Adams. After the video was release by Thursday morning there were over 2 million views. The police got involved and an investigation is going on about a possible child abuse case that started in 2004. Hillary, who is now 22, says, ” I don’t want my dad punished. I want him to seek help.” The judge has recieved threats and looks like the bad guy, for now.

This story is timely, and a world issue. Child abuse is a big ordeal around the world, and it effects everyone in different ways. Not only is child abuse a serious problem, the use of viral video is becoming a freeway for making private issues public.


One Response to “Crossing the Line”

  1. fuglsang on November 7, 2011 7:56 pm

    So if she doesn’t want dad arrested, why did she post the video? Seven years later. This has been a popular story for students, I think. And you’re exactly right about using You Tube as a window to air dirty laundry.

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