A Detroit judge, Kenneth King, has faced backlash after he placed a 16-year-old girl in handcuffs and jail clothes during a field trip to his courtroom, citing her 'attitude' after she fell asleep. The incident occurred during a visit organized by The Greening of Detroit, a nonprofit aimed at educating youth about the legal system. Judge King threatened the girl with juvenile detention after she reportedly talked back to him, insisting that his actions were intended to convey the seriousness of courtroom decorum. He defended his heavy-handed approach as a version of 'Scared Straight,' despite acknowledging that he had no intention of actually incarcerating her. Critics, including the nonprofit's leadership, have labeled his methods as traumatizing and inappropriate, while the court's second-in-command stated that King's conduct does not reflect court standards and promised a thorough review of the situation. The incident raises questions about the appropriateness of punitive measures in educational settings.