Misty Roberts, the former Louisiana mayor convicted of child sex crimes, has completed her jail sentence that some have described as a “slap on the wrist.” The judge admitted to making a miscalculation at the bench when sentencing the former disgraced mayor.
Prosecutors said Roberts hosted a boozy pool party at her home that included juveniles in July 2024 while serving her second term as the mayor of DeRidder.
‘A slap on the wrist for a child predator, because at the end of the day, that is exactly what it is.’
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Prosecutors said Roberts provided alcohol and sexually abused her teen son’s 16-year-old friend during the pool party.
Roberts — who was the first female mayor of DeRidder and was serving her second term — resigned on July 27,
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