Federal judge denies Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s motion to contact Jeffrey Vappie without attorneys present
Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s attorney, Eddie Castaing, was back in federal court requesting her bond conditions, limiting contact with former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, be lifted.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Federal magistrate Judge Donna Phillips heard arguments from prosecutors and Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie's attorney in a request to allow him to have contact with Mayor LaToya Cantrell. This comes a day after Cantrell filed a separate motion to get permission from a judge…
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has withdrawn her request to travel to Iceland. According to court documents, the withdrawal comes after telephone conferences between Cantrell's legal team and federal prosecutors. Officials address allegations surrounding Louisiana Lockup, call reports ‘misleading’ Cantrell initially surrendered her passport after pleading…
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orlean Mayor Latoya Cantrell's court date has been set for Sept. 18. Cantrell will make her plea to the federal charges outlined in her indictment. She faces 18 charges, including conspiracy, wire fraud and obstruction of justice. They're all related to an alleged romantic relationship…