Detroit

  • Judge Demoted to Traffic Court After Handcuffing Teen for Falling Asleep in His Courtroom

    A Detroit judge, who handcuffed a 15-year-old student for falling asleep during a courtroom field trip, has been demoted to handling traffic offenses following the incident. Judge Bruce King, who sparked outrage by jailing Eva Goodman after she nodded off in his courtroom, will now oversee cases involving minor infractions such as speeding tickets. King’s…

  • Legal Battle Threatens Closure of Nation’s Potentially Only Black-Owned Cider Mill

    Detroit Farm & Cider, purportedly the country’s only Black-owned cider mill, faces imminent closure amidst a contentious legal battle. Owner Leandra King is embroiled in criminal charges for harboring livestock without proper permits, a situation that could lead to her imprisonment and the permanent shuttering of her cherished establishment. Situated on nearly five acres of…