New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Charged in Alleged Bodyguard Relationship Scandal Amid Term Limits
NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday on a series of charges including conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, stemming from allegations that she concealed a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. Prosecutors claimed the arrangement involved misusing public funds, with the bodyguard, who has already faced charges of wire fraud, being compensated while ostensibly working during private meetings and trips. Cantrell, who is set to leave office within five months due to term limits, has made history as the first female mayor of New Orleans and now faces the distinction of being the first sitting … Read more