New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been indicted on multiple charges, including fraud and obstruction of justice, following a federal investigation into her alleged misuse of city funds. The indictment, which also includes former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie, accuses Cantrell of orchestrating a scheme that utilized taxpayer money to fund personal trips and hide a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. Reports indicate that this scandal could cost the city approximately $70,000. As details unfold, Cantrell faces 18 charges and significant political fallout, prompting discussions about the impact on her career and public services in New Orleans.