william adams gives his side when questioned by a local reporter at the time. >> in my mind i haven't done anything wrong other than discipline after my child after she was caught stealing. i did lose my temper but i've since apologized. it looks worse than it is. there is a story. it will come out in due time. >> you acknowledge that is you. >> it is me. >> police investigate but the statute of limitations has run out and no charges are filed. >> adams is suspended with full pay from the bench pending the results of an investigation by the state commission on judicial conduct. in september 2012, the commission issues adams a public warning about his conduct. two months later adams is reinstated by the state supreme court. up for re-election in 2014, he declined our request for an interview or comment.