The mayor of New Orleans and her bodyguard have been charged with fraud and corruption over claims they used public funds to fuel an alleged romance. Prosecutors said on Friday that LaToya Cantrell developed a “personal, intimate relationship” with Jeffrey Vappie from October 2021, while he was part of her protection team. From then until his retirement in June 2024, …
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NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday in what prosecutors called a yearslong scheme to hide a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, who is accused of being paid as if he was working even when they met alone in apartments and traveled to vineyards for wine tasting. Cantrell faces charges of conspiracy, fraud and obstruction, less …
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A federal grand jury on Friday indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie on criminal charges, alleging they defrauded the city by pursuing a personal relationship while Vappie was on duty. Together, Cantrell and Vappie face 18 felony counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, obstruction of justice, false statements and false statements before a …
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Yassine Cheuko became a household name when his role as Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard hit mainstream news following his move to Inter Miami. Cheuko has been acting as Messi’s shadow off the pitch for several years and, after he moved to America in 2023, on it too, fending off pitch invaders trying to get a hug or photo. That was …
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