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Republican facing child sex charges set to become Louisiana police chief after his only opponent drops out

Confirms he plans to "stay in the race."

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

Ex-Louisiana mayor released after serving 90-day sentence for raping teen boy at pool party

Judge Kent Savoie acknowledged that he made mistake in sentencing of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts, but denied request to amend ruling

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Former Louisiana mayor completes 90-day jail term for raping 16-year-old boy

Judge admits he made mistake in sentencing Misty Roberts, who faced up to 17 years in prison after conviction

The Guardian - US · Sep 7

Evidence Under Scrutiny: Plan B Delivery, Texts, and Defense Claims in Misty Roberts Trial

The trial of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts reveals new evidence: a Plan B delivery and witness testimonies, in allegations of sexual misconduct

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

Mayor's Own Kids Allegedly Caught Her R*ping Drunk 16-Year-Old Boy at Pool Party She Threw For Them

Misty Roberts, former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, is on trial for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old boy during a pool party. The case has drawn national attention.

International Business Times UK · Mar 2

Suspect opened fire on group throwing snowballs. An innocent victim was fatally shot in the barrage

The victim had just moved into the Louisiana apartment days before he was shot in his sleep

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

Louisiana child kicked out of class because parents are same-sex couple

Parents said they were told she ‘wouldn’t be able to go to school there any more because of our lifestyle choices’

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2022

Girl, 5, turned away from school because her adoptive parents are same-sex

‘She lost her father, she lost her mother and now she’s losing her school which she loves very much,’ adoptive parent says

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Karnataka: Over 11.5 lakh acres of govt land encroached

BENGALURU: Efforts to reclaim land by consecutive dispensations notwithstanding, more than 11.5 lakh acres of 62.7 lakh acres of government land continue to be encroached upon. The state has reclaimed nearly 2.7 lakh acres, including more than 1.6 lakh acres in the past eight years.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022