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Detroit Judge Suspended After Handcuffing Teen for Sleeping in Court

Judge Kenneth King faces backlash and job consequences following the incident with a 15-year-old during a field trip.

  • Judge Kenneth King was removed from the docket and ordered to undergo training.
  • Wayne State University terminated King's teaching role following the incident.
  • The teen's mother cited housing instability as a reason for her daughter's fatigue.
  • The judge's actions have been widely condemned by the public and local organizations.
  • King defended his actions, citing the teen's attitude as the primary issue.
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