Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape Misty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year old boy. On Tuesday, 44-year old Roberts was sentenced following her conviction earlier this year of two felonies including carnal knowledge of a juvenile – or statutory rape – and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Continue reading...
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Misty Roberts, formerly the mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, apologized to her victim in court on Tuesday. Photograph: City of DeRidderView image in fullscreenMisty Roberts, formerly the mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, apologized to her victim in court on Tuesday. Photograph: City of DeRidderLouisianaFormer Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boyMisty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape Maya YangWed 10 Jun 2026 15.43 EDTLast modified on Wed 10 Jun 2026 16.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMisty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year-old boy.On Tuesday, 44-year-old Roberts was sentenced following her conviction earlier this year of two felonies…
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