Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Key takeaways
- Misty Roberts, formerly the mayor of De Ridder, Louisiana, apologized to her victim in court on Tuesday.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleMisty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year-old boy.
- On Tuesday, 44-year-old Roberts was sentenced following her conviction earlier this year of two felonies including carnal knowledge of a juvenile – or statutory rape – and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
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Misty Roberts, formerly the mayor of De Ridder, Louisiana, apologized to her victim in court on Tuesday. Photograph: City of De Ridder View image in fullscreen Misty Roberts, formerly the mayor of De Ridder, Louisiana, apologized to her victim in court on Tuesday. Photograph: City of De Ridder Louisiana Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleMisty Roberts, a former mayor in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 90 days for raping a 16-year-old boy.
On Tuesday, 44-year-old Roberts was sentenced following her conviction earlier this year of two felonies including carnal knowledge of a juvenile – or statutory rape – and indecent behavior with a juvenile.