Judge faces lawsuit after forcing student to put on jail garments and handcuffs and enter isolated holding cellA Detroit judge who briefly detained a teenage girl who fell asleep in his courtroom during a school field trip to learn about the justice system was demoted to presiding over traffic court as he faces a federal lawsuit.Judge Kenneth King was moved to the state court’s traffic division after the incident on 13 August. King was temporarily removed from the bench as he completed mandatory training following his actions. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/27/us-judge-detained-teenage-girl-field-trip
Author : Lauren Aratani
Publish date : 2024-09-27 12:55:47
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