Soft Justice for a Hard Crime: Misty Roberts' 90 Day Sentence Raises Questions The recent release of former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts from jail after serving only 90 days of her sentence for raping a 16 year old boy highlights the arbitrary and inadequate nature of justice in some cases.
The brevity of her sentence, despite the severity of the crime, raises serious questions about the application of justice when powerful individuals are involved.
Roberts was convicted of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a minor, but her 90 day sentence is significantly shorter than the maximum punishment she could have faced.