LaToya Cantrell, the mayor of New Orleans, was indicted on federal corruption charges after a three-year investigation. The indictment follows charges against businessman Randy Farrell for allegedly giving gifts to Cantrell in exchange for firing a city employee inspecting his business. Gifts included sports tickets, a cellphone, and upscale dining. Cantrell's relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, drew scrutiny, as he faced charges related to lying to the FBI. Both he and Farrell have pleaded not guilty. The case resembles a past scandal in Nashville involving an affair with a mayor's bodyguard.
The New Orleans mayor, LaToya Cantrell, was indicted on federal corruption charges after spending roughly three years under investigation, with allegations linked to gifts received from businessman Randy Farrell.
Among the alleged gifts were tickets to a January 2019 New Orleans Saints football game, a cellphone, and lunch at an upscale Ruth's Chris Steak House in the city.
Jeffrey Vappie, a retired police officer and bodyguard of Cantrell, was charged as a co-defendant, accused of engaging in a personal relationship while misleading authorities.
The indictment raised parallels with a previous scandal involving Nashville's mayor, Megan Barry, who lost her position due to an affair with her bodyguard.
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