Louisiana mayor convicted of raping 16-year-old boy at her home while still in office

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasMarch 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Former DeRidder, Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts, 43, was convicted of two felonies, carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a minor, after a seven-day trial. The charges stem from a July 2024 incident where Roberts, while still in office, raped a 16-year-old boy at a pool party at her home. Evidence presented included the victim's testimony, accounts from Roberts' children and nephew who saw them together, and testimony about Roberts procuring emergency contraception and instructing witnesses to lie. Roberts' ex-husband testified that she confessed to him. She resigned as mayor following the start of the investigation and faces sentencing on April 17.

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Louisiana State Police 30% Daily Mail 35% KPLC ×350% Duncan Clanton ×260% Louisiana ×280% DeRidder ×585% Misty Roberts ×1195%

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