Former Louisiana mayor completes 90-day jail term for raping 16-year-old boy
Judge admits he made mistake in sentencing Misty Roberts, who faced up to 17 years in prison after conviction
TL;DR
- Misty Roberts, former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, has completed a 90-day jail sentence.
- She was convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy while in elected office.
- The judge acknowledged a mistake in sentencing, stating he was wrong to base it on plea deals.
- Roberts was convicted of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a minor.
- Prosecutors sought a harsher sentence, but the judge upheld the 90-day term.
- Roberts must register as a sex offender, pay fines, and undergo therapy post-release.
- The brevity of her sentence has caused public outcry in DeRidder.