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ICE director vows to ‘flood’ Boston after Mayor Wu’s refusal to strip sanctuary protections

ICE director vows to ‘flood’ Boston after Mayor Wu’s refusal to strip sanctuary protections

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said federal immigration authorities plan to “flood” Boston in response to Mayor Michelle Wu’s refusal to dismantle the city’s sanctuary protections, as ordered by the Trump administration. Speaking on “The Howie Carr Show” Wednesday, Lyons said his response to Wu’s stated intention to defy the federal order is that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, …

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Ousted Fire Chief in L.A. Claims Mayor Bass Retaliated Against Her in Legal Filing – The New York Times

Ousted Fire Chief in L.A. Claims Mayor Bass Retaliated Against Her in Legal Filing  The New York Times Ousted L.A. fire chief claims Bass ran a misinformation campaign, defamed her to save herself  Los Angeles Times Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley files legal claim against LA and Mayor Karen Bass, alleging defamation, retaliation, negligence  ABC7 Los Angeles Ex-LAFD Chief Crowley sues city, Mayor …

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‘Boston will not back down’: mayor hits back at Trump officials’ sanctuary city threats | Boston

‘Boston will not back down’: mayor hits back at Trump officials’ sanctuary city threats | Boston

Boston’s mayor Michelle Wu has hit back sharply at the Trump administration’s legal threats over sanctuary city immigration policies, declaring that “Boston will not back down”. Wu told a news conference outside Boston’s city hall on Tuesday: “The US attorney general asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures. …

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New Orleans Mayor is a "no-show" at Amtrak event after grand jury indictment – wwltv.com

New Orleans Mayor is a "no-show" at Amtrak event after grand jury indictment – wwltv.com

New Orleans Mayor is a “no-show” at Amtrak event after grand jury indictment  wwltv.com New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption  BBC Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption  The New York Times New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation  NBC News New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted  WDSU Source link

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New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption

New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption

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 mayor misused public funds on romantic getaways, prosecutors say – The Washington Post

New Orleans mayor misused public funds on romantic getaways, prosecutors say  The Washington Post New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption  BBC Indictment accuses New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell of fraud scheme using city funds for personal relationship  fox8live.com New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell and Former NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie Indicted for Fraud and Obstruction of Justice  Department of Justice …

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday on federal charges of defrauding the city while trying to keep her romantic relationship with a police officer a secret, prosecutors said. Cantrell is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements and false declaration before a grand jury, according to a federal indictment filed Friday …

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Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell

Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — 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, …

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