DETROIT (FOX 2) – Detroit Judge Kenneth King was removed from Wayne County office after handcuff a teenager and put him in a prison jumpsuit when she fell asleep in the courtroom during an excursion.

Judge King was removed from office on Thursday, two days after the incident in 36th District Court.

King was hosting a group of students from the environmental nonprofit Greening of Detroit in his courtroom when one of them fell asleep twice in the courtroom.

“Why are you disrespecting this court?” King asked. “You sleep at home, in your bed – not in the courtroom. And quite frankly, I don’t like your attitude.”

When the judge asked the 16-year-old, “What’s your problem?” she replied, “I’m sorry, I’m just tired.”

Sources at FOX 2 say it turned into a “Scared Straight!” simulation at that point to send a message.

“I think maybe she should go to juvenile hall. Do you realize we have a prison for children?” King said to the teenager.

King reportedly said he had no real intention of sending the girl anywhere, but instead described the conditions at the Detroit Detention Facility to all the youths on the trip.

“Not a very pleasant place,” said the judge. “You are enjoying your freedom, aren’t you?”

“Yes,” the teenagers answered.

The incident was captured on video by the court via Zoom and sparked an uproar surrounding King.

Chief Judge William McConico issued a statement Thursday saying a review had been conducted and King would be removed from office, saying he would receive the necessary training to address “the underlying issues that contributed to this incident.”

“We hope these steps will help reassure the public of the 36th District Court’s dedication to serving our community with integrity and fairness. The 36th District Court, known as the ‘People’s Court,’ remains firmly committed to providing access to justice in an environment free from intimidation or disrespect. Judge King’s actions on August 13 do not reflect that commitment,” Judge McConico said in a statement Thursday. “We sincerely hope this incident does not undermine our long-standing relationships with local schools. Our thoughts and actions are now with the student and her family, and we are committed to taking these corrective actions to demonstrate that this incident is an isolated incident. We are committed to ensuring our court continues to uphold the highest standards of fairness and respect.”