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Emma Camp

Michigan Judge Handcuffed and Jailed a Teen for Falling Asleep During a Field Trip

When a teenager fell asleep during a field trip to a Michigan courtroom earlier this month, the judge responded by ordering her to be placed in a jumpsuit, handcuffed, and held in a cell for hours—livestreaming what he later called "my own version of Scared Straight" to social media followers.

The teen's mother has now filed a lawsuit, arguing that the judge, Kenneth King, violated her daughter's constitutional rights. 

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