A Detroit judge who was temporarily removed after ordering a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip is back on the bench but assigned to speeding tickets and other relatively minor offenses.

Judge Kenneth King lost courtroom duties in August and was ordered into social-emotional training by the chief judge at 36th District Court. Instead of handling key hearings in major felonies, he returned this week to the court’s traffic division.

“We appreciate his efforts in preparing for this role, and wish him success as he transitions into this new responsibility,” Judge William McConico said in a written statement.

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    We really don’t want to live in a world where judges have to fear making decisions.

    This is bad. That would be much worse.

    Edit ITT: People who desperately need to pick up a history book

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      We absolutely do want to live in a world where judges have to fear making decisions like putting innocent teenagers into jail clothes and handcuffs.

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      He didn’t make that decision as a judge performing his duties, he made it as an egotistical dickhead being an egotistical dickhead

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      Qualifies immunity only exists for certain things. More than most would think. So if he’s personally liable, I’m in favor of it.

      Cops, judges, and other government officials need to… I dunno, be familiar with the Constitution they likely swore to support.

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      It’s not like this was a case that was brought before him. He didn’t have to decide anything.

      Just like you didn’t have to decide to be a condescending prick when people started disagreeing with you.

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      Edit ITT: People who desperately need to pick up a history book

      You’re the one arguing that people in positions of power shouldn’t be held accountable if they abuse their power.

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      Typical liberal “rules for me but not for thee” BS. And to top it off, you add the cute little sneer at the end as an edit.

      Christ you people are predictable.