Outrage as Detroit Judge Puts Teen in Handcuffs and Jail Uniform for Falling Asleep

Detroit Judge Kenneth King Removed from Docket After Incident

Judge Ordered Girl to Wear Handcuffs and Jail Uniform After Falling Asleep During Field Trip

A Detroit judge has been removed from the docket days after he placed a 15-year-old girl in handcuffs for falling asleep during a field trip to his courtroom.

Judge Kenneth King was temporarily removed from his docket and assigned training after he ordered a bailiff to handcuff the girl and place her in a jail uniform.

The girl was visiting the court with her class from a local high school. She fell asleep during a presentation and King ordered her to be handcuffed and taken to a holding cell.

• The girl was held in the cell for about 20 minutes before she was released to her parents.
• King has since apologized for his actions, saying he was "trying to teach her a lesson."
• Many people have criticized King's actions, saying they were excessive and unnecessary.

The incident has sparked outrage in the community and has led to calls for King's resignation.

A petition on Change.org calling for King's removal has garnered over 100,000 signatures.

The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission is investigating the incident.

Conclusion

Judge King's actions have raised serious questions about the treatment of children in the justice system.

The incident is a reminder that judges have a responsibility to be fair and impartial and to treat all people with respect.