Former Mayor Sentenced for Juvenile Sex Crime

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after being convicted of felony charges involving carnal knowledge and indecent behavior with a juvenile — stemming from a sexual encounter with a 16-year-old while she was still in office. The 44-year-old will also register as a sex offender, pay a $5,000 fine, and undergo drug screenings and mandatory therapy upon release. She received two five-year suspended sentences that will activate only if she violates parole. Her legal team’s motion for a new trial, citing inconsistencies in the victim’s testimony, was denied. Emotional impact statements from the victim’s family revealed how the ordeal shattered a child’s innocence and exposed him to public scrutiny — including a mother who described how her son, then just 14, was pulled into the media storm after what was supposed to be a simple birthday party. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/53ca79c911b241a0