Overview
- The alleged victim’s mother testified her son told her he had sex with Misty Roberts and said he was disgusted, adding she initially hesitated to report locally because Roberts was the mayor.
- Family friend Jill Weaver told jurors she overheard Roberts’ son accusing his mother of sleeping with his best friend and described efforts that night to keep teens from reporting what they saw as Roberts became distraught.
- Prosecutors presented texts showing Roberts discussing alcohol for teens and responding to pregnancy concerns, photos of minors with drinks, and an image they called lewd of Roberts in a bikini with the teen looking up at her.
- A DoorDash driver testified he delivered Plan B to Roberts’ home on an order placed under “Misty C,” and said he recognized the residence from prior visits.
- Recorded forensic interviews and in-court testimony from Roberts’ children were shown, including her son’s 2025 statement that he saw sex through a window crack before later expressing uncertainty, while her ex-husband testified Roberts confessed and asked him to deny the incident; the second trial remains underway with no verdict.