Rutherford Co. judge, who illegally jailed Black children using fake law, faces renewed criticism [View all]

A Rutherford County judge illegally jailed children even when there was no crime committed.

According to a report from WPLN and Propublica, Judge Donna Scott Davenport instituted a policy that all children charged with crimes be processed at the detention center. In 2016, 11 Black elementary school children were detained and or locked up after allegedly witnessing a fight between 5 and 6-year-old.

Davenport, the sole Rutherford County Juvenile judge, is facing renewed scrutiny over a “filter system” which allowed jail staff to determine when a child is released.

“There has to be something done to everyone who was involved in this,” said Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville). “It’s my understanding that they created a law that wasn’t even on the books in order to make that happen.”

The alleged crime was “criminal responsibility for conduct of another” — a fake law.

“That is horrible abuse of power,” Johnson said. “We have the Administrative Office of the Courts, I believe they should take action and investigate.”

https://www.wate.com/news/rutherford-co-judge-who-illegally-jailed-black-children-using-fake-law-faces-renewed-criticism/
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She shouldn't just be criticized, her ass should be thrown right off the bench!