Misty Roberts, 43, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, is currently facing criminal charges related to alleged sexual assault. Court testimony has been presented as part of ongoing legal proceedings against Roberts.

According to court records, Roberts served as mayor of DeRidder during the time period when the alleged incidents occurred. The charges stem from events that allegedly took place in 2024.

Court documents also reveal that Roberts went through divorce proceedings in May 2022 with her ex-husband Duncan Clanton. Text message exchanges between Roberts and Clanton during their divorce proceedings have been referenced in court filings, with communications described as heated exchanges between the former couple.

The criminal case against Roberts involves testimony from alleged victims, with court proceedings currently ongoing. Roberts' tenure as mayor and the timeline of the alleged incidents have been central elements in the legal proceedings.

The case has drawn attention due to Roberts' former position as an elected municipal official. DeRidder is located in Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana.