Judge who sent teen to jail for sleeping during school trip has been removed from the bench in Detroit.

According to a recent report by NBC News, a Detroit judge has been removed from his position after causing controversy for his actions towards a 15-year-old girl. Judge Kenneth King had placed the teen in handcuffs during a summer field trip, which was organized by the nonprofit organization, Greening of Detroit. The group had come to tour his courtroom in the 36th District Court as a way to learn more about legal proceedings.

The incident occurred when the young girl fell asleep during the tour. Colleen Robar, the organization's PR representative, stated that Judge King had singled her out and decided to make an example out of her in front of her peers. He made her wear handcuffs and a jail uniform while yelling at her for falling asleep in his courtroom. Robar expressed that although the judge may have had good intentions of teaching respect, his methods were unacceptable.

Robar continued to explain that simply asking the minor to leave if he was unhappy with her behavior would have been enough. However, the judge's actions caused an uproar, and Chief Judge William McConico made a decision on August 15th to remove King from his post. He also stated that King would be required to undergo training to address the underlying issues that contributed to the incident.

In an interview with WXYZ Detroit, Judge King defended his actions, stating that it was the teen's attitude, not her falling asleep, that prompted him to place her in handcuffs. He claimed that her overall demeanor and attitude disturbed him, and he felt compelled to take action. He also stated that he had not been disrespected like that in a very long time.

King's goal was to get through to the young girl and teach her the seriousness of courtroom demeanor. He even threatened to place her in a juvenile detention facility before finally releasing her. However, the child's mother, Latoreya Till, stated that her daughter was traumatized by the incident. She also explained that her daughter's drowsiness was due to their unstable housing situation, causing them to stay up late.

The judge's actions have caused ripples in the legal community, with many labeling it as inappropriate. Larry Dubin, a former attorney and current law professor, stated that there were many other ways to help the young girl learn, and what he witnessed was totally inappropriate.

Despite the backlash, Judge King stands firm on his decision, claiming that he was simply trying to help. He even compared it to the popular TV show, "Scared Straight," stating that he wanted it to feel real to the young girl, even though there was no real chance of him placing her in jail.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and addressing underlying issues that may contribute to a person's behavior. It also highlights the impact that a person in a position of power can have on others, especially young individuals. Let us all strive to handle situations with empathy and understanding, rather than resorting to harsh and potentially damaging actions.

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