Judge Judy’s Son, Adam Levy, Sues Sheriff for $5 Million

District Attorney Adam Levy, son of Judge Judy Sheindlin, is making headlines of his own this week, suing a local sheriff in New York for allegedly interfering with a child rape case.

The trouble started when Levy's personal trainer and friend Alexandru Hossu was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. He pleaded not guilty.

According to the Associated Press, Levy says he recused himself from the case because of his history with Hossu.

County Sheriff Donald Smith felt otherwise. In March, he released a statement claiming, "Mr. Levy's comments and actions would seem to suggest that, if he could have his own way, Mr. Hossu would never have been brought to justice for his crime and Mr. Levy's relationship with him would never have been brought to the light of public scrutiny."

Now, Levy is suing Smith for $5 million. In court documents obtained by the AP, Levy describes Smith, who is running for reelection in November, as “an out-of-control sheriff who doesn't care about the truth.”

Defense attorneys are reportedly working toward having the Hossu case dismissed.