Small-town mayor Misty Roberts leaves prison after raping teen at pool party
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Misty Roberts, former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, was released after serving a 90-day sentence for raping a 16-year-old boy at a pool party, a sentence widely criticized as lenient.
- Judge Kent Savoie sentenced Roberts to 90 days in jail, a $5,000 fine, and two five-year suspended sentences, rejecting prosecutors' request for a maximum 17-year sentence.
- Court testimony and evidence revealed Roberts, who was intoxicated, initiated sexual contact with the underage boy and was witnessed by her own children and others.
- The victim’s family and local residents expressed outrage, condemning the sentence as insufficient and highlighting the lasting impact on the teenager.
- Additional testimony included delivery of emergency contraception to Roberts’ home and text messages discussing the possibility of pregnancy following the incident.
