Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, a small Louisiana town, is rather unapologetic about her recent conviction. After being found guilty of assaulting a teenager, Roberts is reportedly “very, very disappointed” with the verdict and is already planning to appeal. Her lawyer, Todd Clemons, made it clear that Roberts maintains her innocence.
Per TMZ, Clemons stated that while Roberts respects the jury’s decision, she firmly believes she did nothing wrong. Looking ahead to her April sentencing, her legal team is prepared to make a strong case to the judge, hoping to convince them that Roberts shouldn’t be sent to prison. Clemons emphasized that his client was an excellent mayor and is an excellent mother, suggesting these points will be central to their argument against incarceration.
