A Louisiana judge has acknowledged an error in sentencing former mayor Misty Roberts, who served a 90-day jail term for sexually assaulting a minor while in office. Prosecutors had sought a longer prison sentence, but the judge denied their appeal, allowing her early release over the Labor Day weekend. The case has drawn attention to the legal proceedings following Roberts’ conviction on charges related to the assault. Corrections records confirm her completion of the sentence, marking the end of her incarceration.
Judge admits he made mistake in sentencing Misty Roberts, who faced up to 17 years in prison after convictionThe former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts has completed the 90-day jail sentence she received for raping a 16-year-old boy while still in elected office and been released from custody, according to state corrections records.The 44-year-old finished her jail term on Monday, the Labor Day holiday in the US, one week after the judge who presided over her case rejected a request from prosecutors to force her to serve a harsher sentence. Continue reading...
