Published • loading... • Updated
‘Predator with Hair Extensions’: Former Mayor Avoids Major Jail Time for Having Sex with Teen at House Party
The judge suspended most of the term if Roberts completes treatment and probation, while the state had sought a 17-year sentence.
- On Tuesday, Ad Hoc Judge Kent Savoie sentenced former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts to 90 days in jail for sexual misconduct involving a juvenile, alongside five years of concurrent suspended sentences for felony convictions.
- During a July 20, 2024, gathering at Roberts' residence, she engaged in sexual activity with a 16-year-old boy, resulting in charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile and carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
- Victim impact statements revealed significant trauma, with the victim's mother calling Roberts a 'predator,' while District Attorney James Lestage and prosecutor Charles Robinson argued for the maximum 17-year sentence citing crime severity.
- Upon release, Roberts must pay a $5,000 fine and serve five years of supervised probation while remaining a registered sex offender; defense attorney Adam Johnson confirmed she declined a $150,000 appeal bond.
- Clinical psychologist Dr. Sasha Joy Lambert testified Roberts was in a 'mental health crisis' during the incident, though prosecutors emphasized a lack of genuine remorse; the case prompted Roberts' resignation and sustained community scrutiny.
Insights by Ground AI
22 Articles
22 Articles
'Hair Extensions, High Heels and Botox.' Sex Scandal Mayor Gets Jailtime for Seducing Her Son's Friend at a Drunken Pool Party
Read more about 'Hair Extensions, High Heels and Botox.' Sex Scandal Mayor Gets Jailtime for Seducing Her Son's Friend at a Drunken Pool Party on https://www.barstoolsports.com/
·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Found Guilty of Sex Offence as She Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison, Reports Say
Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts has been found guilty of sex-related offences involving a minor, according to WAFB and court records. She now faces up to 17 years in prison, with formal sentencing expected in the coming weeks, according to reports. Roberts, who previously served as mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, was convicted in connection with allegations involving a teenage boy during a 2024 house party. The case drew significant public att…
·United Kingdom
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources22
Leaning Left1Leaning Right8Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center, 47% Right
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center, 47% of the sources lean Right
47% Right
C 47%
R 47%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
