Officials allege she defrauded the city while trying to keep hidden her relationship with a police officer assigned to protect her.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans is expected to appear in federal court for arraignment on September 10, following her indictment by a federal grand jury on August 15. Cantrell faces 11 charges, including wire fraud,

But Cantrell spokesperson Terry Davis said Monday that Cantrell will continue to perform her duties. Cantrell also led a regularly scheduled public safety meeting with top city officials at 10 a.m. Monday in the building at Perdido Street, an administration official said.