NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday, August 15, marking the first time in the city’s history that a sitting mayor is facing criminal prosecution.

At least 12 out of 16 jurors voted to indict Cantrell.

M ORE: Timeline of events leading to Mayor Latoya Cantrell’s federal indictment

The mayor’s legal troubles come after more than two years of mounting criticism including; an alleged romantic relationship involving her former executive security officer , a legal battle with a New Orleans resident who took photos of the alleged relationship, a legal battle with New orleans Public Schools over a broken multi-million dollar funding promise , the indictment of a former city inspector who allegedly bribed her with Sai

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