March 4, 2026

Former Louisiana Mayor Found Guilty Of Having Sex With Teen

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Former Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts was found guilty after being charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile, both felonies. KPLC-TV reporter Devin Cruise covered every day of the sensational trial and spoke with Inside Edition's Ann Mercogliano. Roberts’ 16-year-old son told investigators that he "saw his mother having sex" with his friend. The mayor resigned from office days before her arrest.