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Taylor Odisho

Detroit Judge Removed from Post, Put on Speeding Ticket Duty After Punishing Teen for Falling Asleep in Court During Field Trip

Judge Kenneth King defends his actions. (Credit: YouTube)

A judge who demanded a 15-year-old girl wear prison garb and handcuffs because she kept falling asleep has been demoted for his "unacceptable" actions.

Detroit Judge Kenneth King, who was temporarily removed from the bench in August, went from overseeing major felonies to handling speeding tickets and the like. His attorney, Todd Perkins, told the Associated Press his client is fine with the reassignment.

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