Lafayette judge Michelle Odinet, tied to a video that features racist language, is resigning as Lafayette City Court Judge.
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- Lafayette judge resigns amid controversy over racist videoLAFAYETTE — Lafayette judge Michelle Odinet, who was recently tied to a video that features racist language, is resigning as Lafayette City Court Judge.
- After much reflection and prayer, and in order to facilitate healing within the community, I hereby resign as judge of the Lafayette City Court effective immediately.
- Before announcing her resignation, Odinet was widely criticized because of the video and placed on unpaid leave.
- KATC reports that Retired Opelousas City Judge Vanessa Harris will be seated as judge pro tempore of Division A, Lafayette City Court, for the period of December 17, 2021 through February 28, 2022, subject to the completion of any unfinished business, according to the La.
- Supreme Court.