Misty Roberts completes 90-day jail sentence for raping a 16-year-old boy while serving as mayor of DeRidder.
Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, has completed her 90-day jail sentence for the carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The 44-year-old was convicted by a jury in early March after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy at a pool party at her home in July 2024.
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At the time of the crime, Roberts held the office of mayor since 2018. She resigned from her position days before her arrest in August 2024. The victim was a local high school student who was friends with Roberts' son, who served as a key witness in the case. Judge Kent Savoie presided over the case and recently admitted that the three-month sentence was a mistake. He acknowledged that he based the sentence on a list of cases resolved through plea deals rather than a jury trial. Roberts was required to be registered as a sex offender and pay $5,000 in fines. She must also undergo psychological therapy and drug screenings. If she violates her release conditions, she will serve two suspended five-year prison sentences concurrently.