Misty Roberts Rape Trial: Former DeRidder Mayor’s Son Says He Caught His Mother Having S*x With Boy at Pool Party

Mumbai, March 2: The trial in Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, who was arrested in 2024 on charges of third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, began on Saturday February 28. Cops conducted an investigation into allegations of s*xual misconduct against Roberts involving a minor during her tenure in office. The legal proceedings have now moved into a critical phase as witnesses begin to provide testimony. On Saturday, a close associate of the former mayor testified in court, detailing private conversations regarding the incident and efforts to manage the fallout before it reached authorities.

Investigation and Arrest of Misty Roberts

The investigation began in late August last year after the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint and requested assistance from state authorities. According to a news release from the Louisiana State Police, investigators interviewed two minors, who are children of Roberts. Both children reportedly confirmed that Roberts had engaged in s*xual intercourse with one of the juveniles while she was still serving as mayor during a pool party. Her son in an interview played for jurors told investigators that he saw his mom having s*x with his pal through a crack in a window. US Shocker: 57-Year-Old Sikh Man Kidnapped and Killed in California; Authorities Suspect Mistaken Identity.

Roberts' daughter also took the stand and said that she saw her mom and the boy “"on top of each other" that night. Roberts, 42, resigned from her position just days before her arrest, citing a need to "adjust her focus and priorities" in a letter to the city council. She turned herself in to the Beauregard Parish Detention Center on Thursday morning and was released shortly after on a USD 75,000 bond.

Testimony from Close Associate

Recent court proceedings have shed light on the timeline of events leading up to the report. A witness, identified as a longtime friend of the former mayor, testified that she had discussed the incident with Roberts before it became public. The testimony suggested that there were internal discussions about how to handle the situation and whether to report the matter to the police. This account has become a central point for prosecutors seeking to establish the former mayor's awareness and actions following the alleged encounter.

Meanwhile, Roberts ex-husband also took the stand on Saturday afternoon and told jurors that she directly confessed to having s*x with the teenage boy at the center of her criminal trial. Duncan Clanton, Roberts’ ex-husband said that Roberts told him directly that she had s*x with the minor in question, and that the kids had caught them in the act. US Shocker: Indiana School Secretary Admits Relationship With Student After Husband Catches Them Having S*x on Valentine’s Day 2026, Faces Felony Charges.

Defense Maintains Innocence

Despite the allegations, Roberts’ attorney, Adam Johnson, has issued a firm statement maintaining his client’s innocence. Johnson emphasised that the former mayor has the right to a constitutional presumption of innocence and expressed confidence that the legal process would vindicate her. Misty Roberts was a well-known figure in the DeRidder community, having served as the city’s director of community service for nine years before becoming the first woman elected as its mayor in 2018. She was in the middle of her second term at the time of her resignation.

As the case moves forward, the city of DeRidder continues to navigate the transition in leadership. Under Louisiana law, third-degree rape is a serious felony that can carry a prison sentence of up to 25 years. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information regarding the case to contact the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit.

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