新奥尔良市长LaToya Cantrell因涉嫌私事和滥用资金面临联邦指控。 New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces federal charges over alleged affair, misuse of funds.

新奥尔良市市长LaToya Cantrell将因被指控与她的保镖Jeffrey Vappie有外遇而于星期三在联邦法院出庭。 New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will appear in federal court on Wednesday for charges related to an alleged affair with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie. Cantrell被指控利用纳税人的资金支付个人开支,并隐瞒他们之间的关系。 Charged with conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, Cantrell is accused of using taxpayer funds for personal expenses and concealing their relationship. Vappie对电线欺诈和虚假陈述表示不认罪。 Vappie has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and false statements. 如果被定罪,坎特雷尔将是新奥尔良历史上第一个在任职期间面临此类指控的市长。 If convicted, Cantrell would be the first mayor in New Orleans' history to face such charges while in office.