New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday (August 15) over allegations of corruption involving a purported relationship with her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie . The charges against Cantrell, who is the first sitting mayor in the city's history to face federal charges, include conspiracy, wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and false statements.

The indictment accuses Cantrell, 53, and Vappie, 52, of using city resources to pursue a personal relationship while Vappie was on duty. They allegedly used a city-owned apartment in the French Quarter and took 14 out-of-state trips, costing the city over $70,000. According to The Guardian, they are also accused of attempting to cover up the relationship by deleting electronic evidence and lying

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