Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton has been indicted with counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Any action taken by a recused judge is an absolute nullity,” the opinion reads. “In considering the particular action taken by a recused judge, our courts have made no distinction between ministerial and judicial acts. We have determined that no action may be performed by the recused judge. The decision will now reduce the charges Clanton faces to a felony charge of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.