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Former Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Found Guilty in Sex With Minor Case
DeRidder, Louisiana — A jury in Beauregard Parish has found former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts, 43, guilty of felony charges related to a sexual incident with a minor that occurred during a July 2024 pool party at her home.
Roberts, who resigned from office in late July 2024 amid the scandal, was convicted of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile — both felony offences under Louisiana law — for having sex with a 16-year-old boy while serving as mayor.
The Incident and Charges
Prosecutors said the encounter occurred during a late-night gathering at Roberts’ residence that included teenagers on summer break. The gathering reportedly involved alcohol that Roberts supplied to underage guests.
Court testimony and investigative evidence presented to the jury included accounts from several witnesses, including Roberts’ own children, who were present that evening.
• Her son testified that he believed he saw Roberts and the teen together through a crack in a window and immediately alerted family members.
• A photo shown in court depicted Roberts in a bikini with the teenager smiling nearby, which prosecutors described as part of the evidence.
• A DoorDash driver testified that he delivered emergency contraception (Plan B) to Roberts’ home in the hours after the party, which prosecutors said correlated with the timing of the alleged encounter.
Roberts’ ex-husband also testified that she had sought his counsel after the incident and urged him to deny what had happened.
Trial and Verdict
Roberts’ trial, which began in late February 2026 after previous delays (including a mistrial earlier this year), featured testimony from teenagers present at the party and family members. The jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning a guilty verdict on both counts.
She had pleaded not guilty at trial. Originally charged with third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, the case was restructured after procedural challenges, resulting in the convictions for carnal knowledge and indecent behavior.
Next Steps and Sentencing
Under Louisiana law, a conviction for carnal knowledge of a juvenile carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years, while indecent behavior with a juvenile can result in up to seven years in prison.
Roberts is also expected to be required to register as a Tier 1 sex offender, a status mandated for individuals convicted of certain sex offenses against minors.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 17, when the court will determine Roberts’ prison term and other penalties.
Community Reaction
The case has drawn national attention due to the unusual nature of the allegations — involving a public official, her family, and a minor — and has sparked broader discussions about ethics, power, and accountability in public office.
Attached is a news article regarding former Mayer misty Robert’s sentenced for raping a 14 year old boy at pool party
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/02/louisiana-mayor-child-rape-arrest
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