Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after long corruption probe
Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces 18 federal felony counts including conspiracy and wire fraud, accused of misusing over $70,000 in city funds during a scheme involving her former bodyguard.
- Federal grand jury in New Orleans indicted Mayor LaToya Cantrell, making her the first sitting mayor in the city's history to face federal charges.
- Probing Mayor LaToya Cantrell since 2022, a federal investigation reported by WWL Louisiana examined alleged bribery and an improper relationship.
- Prosecutors allege Vappie faced seven wire fraud counts and one false statements count, with no mention of travel costs in the indictment.
- According to the city charter, suspension would remain until all court proceedings and appeals are exhausted, if convicted, Cantrell would face suspension without pay.
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New Orleans Mayor And Bodyguard Lover Charged In Fraud Scandal
New Orleans is no stranger to political drama—but this one reads like a Netflix script. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, are facing federal charges of fraud and corruption. Prosecutors say it was less about city safety and more about a secret romance on the taxpayers’ dime.According to court filings, Cantrell and Vappie struck up a “personal, intimate relationship” back in late 2021. What’s The Problem? Prosecutors…
New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Corruption Charges Connected to an Alleged ‘Intimate’ Relationship with Bodyguard
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been indicted on federal charges connected to an alleged ‘intimate’ years-long relationship she had with a bodyguard, which prosecutors claim cost the city $70,000 in travel during domestic and international trips.
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