Misty Roberts, the former mayor of a Louisiana municipality, has completed a 90-day jail sentence and was released from custody, according to state corrections records. Roberts, 44, was convicted for raping a 16-year-old boy while she held public office. She faced a potential sentence of up to 17 years in prison.
Her release coincided with the US Labor Day holiday, occurring just one week after the presiding judge rejected a prosecutorial motion that sought to impose a stricter penalty. In her ruling, the judge acknowledged that an error had been made during the original sentencing phase.
Former public official gets a slap on the wrist. Does this suggest politicians face different standards than regular citizens?
I’m shocked the judge admitted an error but still reduced the sentence. What exactly went wrong during sentencing?
A 90-day sentence for statutory rape is incredibly light. This feels like a failure of the justice system completely.