Former Mayor Roberts Released After Jail Term | New Orleans News

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts has been released from jail after serving a 90-day sentence for a 2014 incident involving inappropriate conduct with a 16-year-old boy while she was in office. The conviction also carried a $5,000 fine and two suspended five-year sentences. Despite a motion by the district attorney’s office to reconsider the punishment, the judge upheld the original sentence. Roberts must also register as a sex offender. The case has ignited heated debate over justice, accountability, and the treatment of public officials who cross ethical lines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cc2b5855dfb16f5