Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Misty Roberts, former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, was sentenced to 90 days in jail after being convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
- Roberts, 44, faced up to 17 years in prison but received additional penalties including registration as a sex offender, $5,000 in fines, drug screenings, and psychological therapy.
- The assault occurred in July 2024 at Roberts' home during a pool party where alcohol was consumed, while she was serving as mayor since 2018.
- Roberts expressed remorse in court, taking full responsibility and apologizing to the victim's family, while the victim’s mother described the emotional trauma and called Roberts a predator.
- Roberts also received two concurrent five-year suspended sentences, which will be enforced if she violates parole.