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Next up for Cantrell: Arraignment and bond setting in federal court

NEW ORLEANS — With Mayor LaToya LaToya Cantrell now under federal indictment, accused of fraud, conspiracy, and covering up ...

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 against Mayor Latoya Cantrell.

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 ...

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted on federal charges

Prosecutors say New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted on federal charges of defrauding the city while allegedly ...

When will Mayor Cantrell go to trial? Law professor breaks down timeline

LaToya Cantrell is the first sitting mayor of New Orleans to come under federal indictment. One law professor says it is very ...
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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.