Victimless crime.
Posted on 08/02/2024 7:00:39 AM PDT by Libloather
A Louisiana mayor, who abruptly took a leave of absence before resigning last week, is accused of raping a minor during her time in office.
Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts was charged with third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, Louisiana State Police announced on Thursday.
An investigation into the 42-year-old mayor, who was in her second term, was opened on July 26, after the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the state police look into a complaint against Roberts.
“As the investigation progressed, LSP SVU conducted interviews with two juveniles, one of which was the victim. Both juveniles confirmed Roberts had sexual intercourse with one juvenile victim while employed as Mayor,” a statement read.
A warrant for Roberts’ arrest was issued on Wednesday before she surrendered herself to the police.
Roberts was booked into Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail at 10:13 a.m. and released 77 minutes later on a $75,000 bond, jail records show.
Roberts’ attorney called his client innocent while calling out law enforcement for not talking with the former mayor before her arrest.
“It is my honor to represent Misty Roberts. My client learned late last night of a warrant, despite not being contacted to be interviewed prior to investigators obtaining the warrant,” Adam Johnson said, according to KPLC. “My client maintains her innocence and, as it stands, she is in fact innocent.”
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Victimless crime.
That’s right! I had some respect..unlike you! Apparently you have some serious issues controlling your urges....stay away from minors. I’m guessing you feel it would be great for you to have sex with a minor ...because hey...the minor left with a smile! Get some help skippy
A boner implies consent.
If that’s the case, MOST people probably would find their ‘age of consent’ nearer to the mandatory retirement schedules.
She’s a republican.
Who is Misty Roberts? Roberts, an independent, became the first female mayor of DeRidder in 2018. She was serving her second term after winning reelection in 2022.
I agree with that
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>I agree with that
With what?
Are you suggesting that female pedophiles are ok but male pedophiles are bad? Double standards?
The former mayor is a pedophile. She is corrupting a minor. The kid may have had his jollies but it will affect his view on women going forward for the rest of his life.
Misdirected flame.
Mister Roberts tossed some kids palm tree.
Not necessarily. Women can make you hard just by looking at you. Threats take on new meaning
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Mayors down there don’t run on a Party affiliation
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