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Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts' trial paused as appeal is reviewed; jury selection halted Jan. 26, 2026.
The trial of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts has been paused as the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal reviews a confidential appeal filed by her legal team.
Jury selection had just begun on January 26, 2026, when the court issued a stay, halting proceedings.
Roberts, who resigned in July 2024 and was arrested on charges including carnal knowledge and indecent behavior with a juvenile, faces ongoing legal challenges.
The appellate court’s decision, based on a sealed writ, will determine whether the trial can move forward.
The Beauregard District Attorney’s Office and the special prosecutor have not commented, citing a gag order.
No further details about the appeal have been made public.
El juicio de la exalcaldesa de DeRidder, Misty Roberts, se detuvo mientras se revisaba la apelación; la selección del jurado se detuvo el 26 de enero de 2026.