A 90 Day Sentence for Rape: What It Means for Our Justice System The recent release of Misty Roberts, a former Louisiana mayor who served only 90 days in prison for raping a 16 year old boy at her home, raises disturbing questions about the handling of sex crimes by our justice system.
The disparity between sentencing and accountability is particularly concerning.
Judge Kent Savoie's decision to base Roberts' sentence on plea deals rather than the severity of the crime has sparked outrage from prosecutors, community members, and even some locals who had once supported her.