A Louisiana judge blames her apparent racism on sedatives

A Louisiana judge claims sedatives, not racism, are at fault for her screaming racist epithets.

Daily Beast:

Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet has asked for 'forgiveness and understanding' after the video emerged this week. In the footage, which was first reported by The Current, an unidentified voice—apparently a member of Odinet's family—can be heard laughing about 'mom' shouting the N-word at a burglary suspect. — Read the rest