Charleston -
Judge William "Chip" Watkins, who made headlines for screaming at litigants in his courtroom, has been suspended without pay until his current term ends on Dec. 31, 2016, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled.
A video showing a Putnam County family court judge screaming in anger at a Hurricane pastor in courtroom was posted online last week. The video was posted after the pastor sued the judge for mishandling his divorce case.