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Detroit judge removed from bench after punishing teen for falling asleep during courtroom field trip
A Detroit judge has been sidelined after ordering a sleepy teenager on a field trip to wear jail clothes and handcuffs in his courtroom.
The Associated Press reported that the court’s chief judge said Judge Kenneth King will be off the bench as he undergoes “necessary training.”
The teenage girl’s mother, Latoreya Till, told the Detroit Free Press the judge was “a big bully,” adding, “My daughter is hurt. She is feeling scared.”
Till said her daughter was on a field trip to the courthouse organized by The Greening of Detroit, an environmental group.
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Judge Kenneth King listens during a probable cause hearing in Detroit. (Todd McInturf/Detroit News via AP)
While in King’s courtroom Tuesday, the 15-year-old fell asleep.
King was not happy about the teenager falling asleep. But, as he told WXYZ-TV, it was her attitude that led him to order the teenager to wear jail clothes, be placed in handcuffs and be given stern words.
“I wanted this to look and feel very real to her, even though there’s probably no real chance of me putting her in jail,” he told the station.
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The 36th District Court building in Detroit March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
King was temporarily taken off his criminal case docket to undergo “necessary training to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident,” William McConico, the chief judge in the 36th District Court, said.
McConico also said the court “remains committed to providing access to justice in an environment free from intimidation or disrespect. The actions of Judge King on Aug. 13 do not reflect this commitment.”
King will continue to be paid while off the bench, a move approved by the State Court Administrative Office.
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A gavel in a courtroom (iStock)
It is not clear how long King will undergo training or what the training involves.
King became a judge in 2006. At the close of his hearings Thursday, which can be viewed on YouTube, he made a heart shape with his hands.
Till told the Free Press her daughter was tired during the court visit because their family does not have a permanent home.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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The Detroit People Mover is back up and running after being closed for the past two months for repairs following storm damage.
According to the Detroit Transportation Corporation, the People Mover reopened to the public at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
High winds on March 13 forced the People Mover to undergo a series of repairs, including undercarriage sheet metal removal, track cable communications and switch mechanisms.
Over the last 16 days, People Mover cars have been out for tests ahead of the reopening.
“Rider safety is always at the heart of what we do, and it is our responsibility as a public transit provider,” DTE CEO Melia Howard said in a statement. “The time was a necessary requirement to restore key, operational components and is an investment in the continued reliability of the system. We take pride in the role that the People Mover plays for residents, workers and visitors, and we look forward to being the go-to public transportation for both daily rides and special events which bring everyone together.”
MILWAUKEE – This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week and, as many teachers are honored throughout the week, one local educator is in the running for one of the nation’s top honors.
America’s Favorite Teacher
What we know:
Tina Gleason, a teacher at Golda Meir School in Milwaukee, is in the running to become “America’s Favorite Teacher” and needs the support of the community to earn the title.
Gleason is going up against thousands of teachers nationwide. But each week, that list narrows down.
This week wraps up the quarterfinals – where Gleason will rely on public vote to move on.
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Gleason has been teaching for 31 years. Almost half those years have been catered to STEM and sustainability education.
“I think it’s just an honor to be recognized,” said Tina Gleason. “I’m just excited to be in the running at all, I had no idea I’d make it to the quarterfinals.”
How to vote
What you can do:
Voting for the quarterfinals ends on May 7 at 9 a.m. A single vote is free – while a larger quantity requires a donation to The Planetary Society.
Help Tina Gleason become America’s Favorite Teacher by casting your vote here.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by America’s Favorite Teacher.
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