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 byThe Current, an unidentified voiceapparently a member of Odinet's familycan be heard laughing about "mom" shouting the N-word at a burglary suspect.