36th District Chief Judge Responds to Controversial Handcuffing of Teen in Court
Detroit, MI – A controversial incident in a Detroit courtroom has sparked conversations about judicial conduct after a teenage spectator was ordered by a judge to be placed in handcuffs and dressed in a jumpsuit. Chief Judge William McConico of the 36th District Court publicly addressed the matter, highlighting the court’s commitment to maintaining decorum while respecting individual rights. The episode unfolded when the teen, who was in the courtroom as a visitor, apparently attracted the attention of the presiding judge. The details surrounding what prompted the judge’s order remain unclear, but the move to … Read more