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Misty Roberts Faces Sentence Review | Lake Charles News
Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, is back in court as prosecutors demand a harsher sentence after her conviction for having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Originally sentenced to 90 days jail, a $5,000 fine, and suspended sentences — the DA argues it’s too lenient, especially since the judge relied on plea deal cases. Roberts’ defense calls it a “trial tax,” claiming the state wants to punish her for not pleading guilty. They’re asking the judge to outright reject the request without a hearing. With a max sentence of 17 years (no mandatory minimum), Roberts still faces drug tests…
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