Who Is Misty Roberts? Ex-Louisiana Mayor 'No Feeling Remorseful' After Sleeping With Son's 16-Year-Old Pal

Former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts, 43, was found guilty in a DeRidder courtroom on Tuesday, 3 March, of having sex with her teenage son's 16‑year‑old friend at a house party in 2024, and her lawyer now says the ex‑official feels 'very, very disappointed' rather than remorseful as she awaits sentencing that could see her jailed for up to 17 years.

After the guilty verdict, her lawyer Todd Clemons spoke to local media and made clear there would be no contrition from his client.

He said Roberts was 'very, very disappointed' by the verdict and added: 'At this particular point, there's no apology that I'm gonna give on her behalf.'

Who Is Misty Roberts? Family Testimony Sinks Former Mayor

The question of who Misty Roberts is now cannot really be separated from what her own children told jurors about that night. The prosecution case leaned heavily on witnesses from inside her family.

Local outlets reported that Misty Roberts was in her second term as mayor of the small Louisiana town when allegations surfaced that she hosted the gathering for her son's birthday, provided alcohol to underage guests and then disappeared upstairs with his 16‑year‑old friend.

Her son later told Child Advocacy Center officials that at one point the pair were alone in an upstairs room.

'They were — just, like — they were having sex,' he said, according to the summary of his statement. He added that his mother later claimed she did not remember what had happened.

The teenage victim himself testified that he was drunk when he and Roberts engaged in sexual activity.

Roberts' younger daughter also gave evidence. She described walking in and seeing her mother and the boy 'on top of each other'. Her nephew told investigators he had seen his aunt and the teenager 'doing stuff' on a couch during the party, saying bluntly: 'From what I gathered, they were f---ing.'

Court records cited in the reporting state that Roberts' son and nephew allegedly recorded footage of her with the victim.

Roberts won re election in 2022 as DeRidder's first female mayor. Her divorce from Clanton featured texts calling her a 'cheat' and 'alcoholic', with him paying £2,200 child support.

Roberts' brother is also a convicted child sex offender, PEOPLE reported.

Misty Roberts, Emergency Contraception And A Private Confession

Jurors heard that she ordered the "morning‑after pill" to her home via DoorDash following the incident. The delivery driver testified that he brought emergency contraception to the house.

The victim's mother also contacted Roberts by text, according to evidence described in court. She reportedly raised concerns that the former mayor could be pregnant by the minor. Roberts, the report says, replied that she was already on birth control.

Roberts' ex‑husband, Duncan Clanton, told jurors that while Roberts has outwardly maintained her innocence, she privately confessed the crime to him.

Though she'll be sentenced on 17 April, reports say Roberts will be required to register as a Tier 1 sex offender. On Tuesday she was allowed to walk free from court pending sentencing, rather than being remanded immediately into custody. Clemons also confirmed that Roberts intends to appeal.

Roberts resigned from office in 2024 as the scandal broke and was arrested days later. Prosecutors charged her over a sexual encounter with the 16‑year‑old, who was below the age of consent in Louisiana. She denied wrongdoing throughout the trial and continues to insist she is innocent.