New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted for fraud and bodyguard scandal
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted on federal charges, including fraud and conspiracy, over her relationship with bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie. Prosecutors say they used city resources while hiding personal meetings. Cantrell and Vappie deny wrongdoing. The case has shocked the city and comes as Cantrell nears the end of her term, facing political challenges and reduced public support.