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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is accused of criminal cover-up to keep affair with officer secret

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

‘Don’t lie:’ Prosecutors say Mayor Cantrell’s alleged cover-up could be more damaging than the crime

The lead prosecutor in the federal case against former Mayor Ray Nagin , says there are some similarities with the case ...

Indictment focuses on Cantrell's travel costs

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury, becoming the first mayor to face federal charges ...
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Faimon Roberts: The end of LaToya Cantrell's political career was inevitable

Friday's indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was huge news, but it wasn't a surprise, Faimon Robertst writes.

Mayor Cantrell continues daily duties despite federal indictment, city services remain operational

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The City of New Orleans released a statement Monday emphasizing that city services remain operational and Mayor LaToya Cantrell is continuing her daily duties despite her recent ...

Legal strategy or caution? Mayor Cantrell skips Amtrak event the day after indictment

It’s irritating for her and her supporters, but that’s the best strategy for her from a legal standpoint,” WWL Louisiana ...