Overview
- Officer Matthew Jackson of the Detroit Police Department appeared at a 36th District Court hearing via Zoom wearing a uniform shirt, badge, and boxers but no pants.
- The session concerned a case involving reckless driving and public intoxication, according to a video of the hearing posted to YouTube.
- Judge Sean Perkins noticed the attire and asked, “You got some pants on, officer?” prompting Jackson to acknowledge he did not.
- Jackson moved his phone to show only his upper body and did not reappear during the remainder of the hearing.
- The judge proceeded with the case without further comment, and The Independent reported it had requested a response from the department, which had not been provided in the coverage.