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Detroit judge faces lawsuit after detaining and humiliating a sleeping 15-year-old during a courtroom field trip

Mark Frauenfelder

Aug 21, 2024
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Detroit Judge Kenneth J. King, sued for handcuffing a homeless student who fell asleep in his courtoom while on a field trip
Detroit Judge Kenneth J. King, sued for handcuffing a homeless student who fell asleep in his courtoom while on a field trip

The mother of a 15-year-old girl is suing Detroit Judge Kenneth J. King after he handcuffed and detained her for falling asleep while on a field trip to his courtroom, reports The Washington Post. The complaint accuses Judge King o…

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