LAKE CHARLES, La. — Civil rights activist Dr. Candice Matthews said her team is reviewing allegations of misconduct involving Lake Charles City Court Judge Ron Richard and plans to interview individuals who say they have supporting documents.

Richard serves as the court’s Division B judge in Calcasieu Parish, according to the court’s website.

During recorded remarks, Dr. Matthews presented what she described as an initial investigative summary, screenshots of messages and a handwritten letter. She acknowledged that the claims remain unverified and require further investigation.

Dr. Matthews said the materials contain allegations of inappropriate sexual communications, harassment and sexual relationships in exchange for favorable treatment in traffic and criminal cases. She also discussed allegations of domestic violence.

She separately referenced an unverified allegation involving a minor and urged anyone possessing purported evidence to submit it directly to the FBI. The supplied transcript does not establish that such evidence exists or that federal authorities have opened an investigation.

Dr. Matthews said her team plans to conduct additional interviews in the coming days and would provide information indicating possible criminal activity to federal authorities. The underlying allegations and the authenticity of the materials described in her presentation have not been independently verified. A response from Richard was not included in the supplied transcript.

Richard is seeking reelection against attorney Walt Sanchez in the Nov. 3 election. Early voting runs Oct. 20-27, excluding Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the Louisiana secretary of state’s office.