Judge Kenneth King demoted to traffic division after handcuffing 15-year-old girl for sleeping.

Judge Kenneth King of Detroit has been demoted to handling minor offenses after he handcuffed a 15-year-old girl during a field trip for falling asleep in his courtroom. The incident, which led to a lawsuit from the girl's mother seeking over $75,000 for emotional distress, resulted in King undergoing mandated social-emotional training. He has returned to work in the traffic division, away from major felony cases.

September 26, 2024
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