Louisiana judge on unpaid leave after home video shows racist language

Michelle Odinet is sorry for what she has done', says attorney after video recorded after a burglary attempt shared on social media

A Louisiana judge is taking an unpaid leave of absence and is facing growing calls for her resignation after a video surfaced of people in her home using racist language, including the N-word.

Dan Ciolino, an attorney for Lafayette city court judge Michelle Odinet, said she feels humiliated, embarrassed, and sorry for what she has done and the harm she has caused to the community".