Reply #179: Saw earlier that he probably won't face prosecution over it.

[Xithras]

In Texas, felony child abuse charges require evidence of physical injury. While the tape shows a beating, it doesn't show her bleeding or otherwise show any injury that can be prosecuted under the states felony statutes. He would have to be prosecuted under the states normal non-felony child abuse laws.

The statute of limitations for non-felony child abuse charges in Texas is 5 years. Even though the video just came to light, it was actually filmed in 2004. Unless they can figure out a way to indict him under a felony count (which has a 10 year statute of limitations), he can't be charged. The clock has run out.

At this point, it looks like the best route may simply be to get him thrown off the bench. Even if they can't prosecute him, this guy has no business sitting in judgement of others.