New Orleans mayor indicted on corruption charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted in August for charges related to covering up a romantic relationship with a New Orleans police officer assigned to her security detail. Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, were charged with a combined 18 felony counts, including making false statements, obstruction of justice, wire fraud and conspiracy.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges. She’s accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie.

The two were reportedly in a romantic relationship, though Cantrell has repeatedly denied it.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty Wednesday

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