New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday, August 15, 2025, on federal charges, including conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction. Prosecutors allege a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, who is accused of being paid for work while meeting privately with the mayor and traveling with her on personal trips. This 18-count indictment, which adds Cantrell to an existing case against Vappie, marks a historic…