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New Orleans mayor to appear in court on corruption charges tied to alleged affair

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is set to make her first appearance in federal court to face conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges tied to what prosecutors have described as a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard as the two traveled, wined and dined together on taxpayers’…

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The Mayor of New Orleans had a years-long romance with her bodyguard. She’s been indicted for spending city money on hotels and wine tastings with him

Prosecutors allege that it cost New Orleans taxpayers $70,000 to send the mayor’s bodyguard with her on 14 trips in eight months

The Independent UK

Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard

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New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard

LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts.

Al Jazeera

New Orleans mayor indicted for corruption over alleged bodyguard romance

Grand jury charges LaToya Cantrell with using city property and resources for purported affair

The Guardian - US

Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after long corruption probe

A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after a long corruption investigation

The Independent UK

New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors

In one of America's favorite party hotspots, residents and business owners say the stench of trash and bad decisions is being scrubbed clean like never before

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New Orleans Mayor Wasn't Entitled to Restraining Order Against Woman Who Took Photos of Her in a Public Place

A temporary order had been issued, but the trial court refused to extend it into a permanent order, and awarded $15K in attorney fees; an appellate court has just upheld the trial court's final decision, and added $8K for appellate attorney fees.

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Revealed: New Orleans touted public safety street closures for years but didn’t implement them

A Guardian analysis shows that vehicles were allowed to approach Bourbon Street despite safety plans in years leading up to deadly attack

The Guardian - US

‘Back injuries’ and ‘a tripping hazard’: New Orleans officials still resisting anti-ramming barriers after deadly vehicle attack

Unearthed emails detail concerns about injuries and work duties in utilizing devices that might have prevented New Year’s terrorist attack

The Guardian - US

Police cited ‘malfunctioning’ barrier in New Orleans attack but didn’t take up maker’s offer to inspect and repair

Manufacturer says city has not taken up its offer to inspect – and, if necessary, repair – blockade at no cost

The Guardian - US

New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to be shielded by barriers, says manufacturer

City had not deployed mobile 700lb steel barriers on night of deadly Bourbon Street truck attack

The Guardian - US

New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers

Mayor’s office and police won’t comment on whether city will adopt plans to use 700lb steel barriers

The Guardian - US

New Orleans attack would’ve had ‘completely different outcome’ if steel barriers had been used, inventor says

Peter Whitford says Archer barriers, which the city had stored away, have record of stopping vehicle rammings

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New Orleans mayor calls for ‘tactical expert’ to review the city’s safety plans ahead of Super Bowl

The security expert is expected to determine whether or not the city’s new bollards are strong enough to actually stop a truck attack

The Guardian - US

New Orleans attack victim’s fiancee condemns city over security failings

Heather Genusa, engaged to Brandon Taylor, calls decision not to place barriers on Bourbon Street ‘a horrible disgrace’

The Guardian - US

New Orleans’s famed Bourbon Street tries to return to normalcy after attack

Tight security and makeshift memorials mark scene where 14 people were killed during New Year’s Day celebrations

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‘Worst-case scenario’: when needed most, New Orleans barriers were missing in action

Bollards were being repaired – and other barriers were down – when attacker struck, prompting questions

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Al Jazeera

FBI releases timeline of deadly New Orleans truck-ramming attack

Authorities revealed they now believe suspect Shamsud-Dim Jabbar acted alone in the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street.

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Bourbon Street In New Orleans To Reopen Ahead Of Game

New Orleans Mayor announces Bourbon Street reopening for Sugar Bowl game with focus on safety measures and preparedness for future events.

The Independent UK

New Orleans readies for Sugar and Super bowls. Its prep work on street barriers might have cost lives

Officials acknowledged major defense gap and suggested beefed-up security could not have stopped massacre

Al Jazeera

Who was Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the New Orleans truck attack suspect?

The suspect in the car-ramming attack in New Orleans has been identified as a US military veteran from Texas.

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New Orleans Replacing Malfunctioning Barricades Ahead Of Super Bowl

New Orleans officials are upgrading Bourbon Street security measures for the Super Bowl following recent incidents.

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New Orleans Mayor Cantrell Addresses Bourbon Street Ramming Attack

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell expresses gratitude for support and emphasizes safety measures following Bourbon Street attack.

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President Biden Speaks With New Orleans Mayor After Incident

President Biden communicates with Mayor Cantrell and receives briefings on the New Orleans incident.

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