Okla. Judge Admits ‘Wetback’ Comment, But Denies Calling Workers ‘Filthy Animals’

An Oklahoma judge admits he referred to Mexican roofers as “wetbacks” in a moment of anger over a shoddy construction job, but he’s denying allegations that he called the workers “nothing but filthy animals.” Lawyers for a white pharmacist charged with the murder of a masked robber are trying to oust Judge Ray Elliott of Oklahoma County from the case. They claim the judge is so prejudiced against Hispanics that he can’t be fair to anyone, NewsOK reports. The lawyers have asked another judge to disqualify Elliott, and they’re supporting the request with an affidavit from criminal defense lawyer Michael…