Misty Roberts Faces Tougher Sentence Push | New Orleans News

Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder convicted of having sex with a 16-year-old in 2024, is back in court as prosecutors demand a harsher sentence—claiming her original 90-day jail term and fines don’t reflect the gravity of her crimes. The DA’s motion to reconsider hinges on the fact that the judge’s sentencing relied solely on plea deals, which the prosecution says undermines fairness. Roberts’ defense counters that the state is punishing her for choosing trial over a plea—a “trial tax”—and wants the motion dismissed without a hearing. With a potential max sentence of 17 years, Roberts faces mounting pressure as her current sentence ends in early September, but she’ll still be required to undergo drug tests, therapy, and remain a registered sex offender—with violations risking 10 years behind bars. The hearing is set for 1:30 PM today. 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/b30ca5428c7bd302