'Cajun John Wayne' resigns from sheriff's office:
Clay Higgins has resigned from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
The man called the "Cajun John Wayne" made the announcement Monday on the steps of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse.
His announcement comes on the heels of some controversy surrounding the most recent video Higgins made about fugitives.
At the request of State Police, Higgins put together a video about seven suspects who have been on the run since last fall, accused members of the Gremlins Gang and under indictment on conspiracy charges.
In the video, Higgins, referred to the suspects as "animals," "thugs" and "heathens," words that have sparked debate and a response from the American Civil Liberties Union.
The union's response included a statement that said it’s “inappropriate and incorrect” for Higgins to apply a religious term to people when he has no specific information about their religious beliefs.
"I've met with the sheriff, and he has accepted my resignation," Higgins said Monday.
"I was not forced to resign. I've turned my badge in a matter of conscience."
Higgins said his religious faith has propelled him to be the person he is today..."
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