Judge Kenneth King of Detroit was removed from the docket after placing a 15-year-old girl in handcuffs for falling asleep in his courtroom during a field trip. The incident occurred when a group of minors were visiting the court to learn about legal proceedings. The Greening of Detroit, a nonprofit organization, criticized King’s actions as unacceptable and traumatizing for the teen and her mother. King defended his actions, stating that it was the girl’s attitude that prompted him to discipline her. He threatened her with juvenile detention but ultimately let her go. The mother of the girl expressed her disapproval of King’s behavior, stating that he should have shown love and sympathy instead of humiliating her daughter. Chief Judge William McConico issued a statement announcing King’s removal from the docket and emphasized the court’s commitment to providing access to justice in a respectful environment. The Greening of Detroit supported the decision to remove King and hoped it would lead to improvements in the treatment of students visiting the court. The court also aims to maintain its relationships with local schools despite the incident. The mother of the teen hopes that this disciplinary action will serve as a lesson for King and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Detroit judge removed from schedule for handcuffing teen who dozed off in his courtroom on field trip
