FBI expands investigation into Mayor LaToya Cantrell
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Mayor LaToya Cantrell claims the FBI probe into purchases made by her image consultant doesn’t directly impact her, but Fox 8 has learned federal agents recently expanded their investigation. The FBI is digging into thousands of dollars in purchases made by Cantrell’s stylist, Tanya Blunt Haynes. Cantrell was asked about the […]
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Calls for broader investigations into NOPD officer spending time with Mayor Cantrell outside the office
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Newly obtained records raise questions about the pay for a New Orleans police officer tasked with providing security for Mayor Latoya Cantrell. The NOPD has already instructed its Public Integrity Bureau to investigate whether Jeffrey Vappie broke department policy by working more than 16 hours and 35 minutes in a 24-hour […]
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NOPD investigating officer frequently inside Cantrell’s city-owned apartment
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Newly-obtained surveillance video has led to more questions about how Mayor LaToya Cantrell is spending her time and taxpayer dollars. While investigating whether Mayor Cantrell was living at the city-owned Upper Pontalba Apartments, FOX 8 obtained 45 days of surveillance video from a French Market Corporation camera outside the building. That […]
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Judge blocks Mayor Cantrell from using funds from Wisner Trust
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – An Orleans Parish civil court judge sided with the City Council, granting a restraining order that freezes any spending from the Wisner Trust. The council asked Judge Kern Reese to pause the city’s use of millions of dollars from the Wisner Trust which Mayor Cantrell has used to fund various non-profits. […]
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Mayor Cantrell says she won’t repay $30,000 in travel expenses
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she does not plan to pay the city back for first-class travel upgrades on overseas flights, despite policies put in place by the city council. The policy states all traveling city employees are required to seek the lowest fares available or reimburse the city for […]
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Carjacking victims testify to council about Mayor Cantrell’s support of juvenile offender
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Carjacking victims expressed their outrage and frustration before the New Orleans City Council about Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s support in court for a juvenile offender. They say the mayor’s actions made them feel victimized again, prompting an apology from members of the council on behalf of the city. “When the Mayor showed […]
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City of New Orleans to determine if Mayor Cantrell owes $30,000 from travel expenses
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The city of New Orleans is trying to determine if Mayor Cantrell owes nearly $30,000 after her travel expenses. A city policy states traveling government employees are required to seek the lowest fares available. It also says employees who choose an upgrade from coach, economy of business class flights are solely […]
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What is Mayor Cantrell’s ‘Pathways’ program for juvenile offenders?
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Wednesday (Aug. 24) doubled down on her decision to show up in support of a convicted juvenile offender who was a graduate of the city’s “Pathways” program. “That’s supporting a young person that has made decisions that puts him on a better pathway,” Cantrell said in a […]
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Mayor Cantrell traveling to Singapore for climate change summit
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is scheduled to take another trip overseas just days after city council members took steps to restrict her spending on travel. The mayor’s office says she’s heading to Singapore for a week to attend the “World Cities Summit,” which begins this weekend. Her office says the […]
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New Orleans mayor breaks up altercation in bathroom at hip-hop show
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was praised for taking action and breaking up an altercation in a bathroom at a rap show Saturday (June 18) night. Hip-hop artist Rob49 was performing at The Fillmore NOLA when an altercation reportedly broke out in the women’s bathroom. Cell phone video widely shared on […]
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