Misty Roberts
Coverage of Misty Roberts in the Nexus archive.
- Cases used in deciding Misty Roberts’ sentencing all ended in plea deals, public records show
Misty Roberts, former mayor of DeRidder, was sentenced to two five-year suspended sentences and 90 days in jail for having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Judge Kent Savoie cited 34 Beauregard Parish sex abuse cases resolved via plea deals, with 25 involving suspended sentences. Legal experts noted that jury convictions often lead to harsher penalties than plea deals, termed a 'trial tax.'
- Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, was sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year-old boy. She was convicted of two felonies, including carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
- Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, was sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year-old boy. She was convicted of two felonies, including statutory rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
- Disgraced mayor Misty Roberts dodges hefty prison sentence as victim’s mom torches her: ‘This predator has hair extensions, high heels, Botox’
Disgraced Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts was sentenced to 90 days in jail for having sex with a teenager's friend at a drunken party in 2024. The victim's mother criticized her harshly, calling her a predator and highlighting her appearance with hair extensions and Botox.
- Grim-faced former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts arrives in court for sentencing after being found guilty of having sex with son's teenage friend
Misty Roberts, a former mayor from Louisiana, is appearing in court for sentencing after being convicted of having sex with her son's teenage friend. The case involves a criminal charge related to a minor.
- Grim-faced former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts arrives in court for sentencing after being found guilty of having sex with son's teenage friend
Misty Roberts arrives in court for sentencing after being found guilty of having sex with her son's teenage friend. The case involves a former Louisiana mayor facing legal consequences for the offense.
- Poker-faced ex-mayor Misty Roberts shuns press, awaits fate for sex with son’s teen pal at boozy bash
Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, La., was convicted of having sex with her son's 16-year-old best friend during a pool party in July 2024. She is avoiding the press while awaiting the outcome of the case.