Lafayette judge accused of using racial slur takes leave of absence

Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet is taking an unpaid leave of absence after she repeatedly used a racial slur in a video recorded at her home and posted to social media, and Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday called for her resignation.

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