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Mayor Cantrell Seeks Court Approval for Iceland Vacation Amid Corruption Charges

9/17/2025

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell requests court approval to vacation in Iceland from Oct. 7 to Oct. 13 amid federal corruption charges.
The U.S. Attorney's Office did not oppose her travel request, despite a court order limiting her movements.
Cantrell faces an 18-count indictment for wire fraud and conspiracy involving alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.
She is accused of lying about a romantic relationship with former bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie.
Cantrell has pleaded not guilty, with a pretrial hearing on Oct. 30 and trial set for Nov. 17.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell requests court approval to vacation in Iceland from Oct. 7 to Oct. 13 amid federal corruption charges.
The U.S. Attorney's Office did not oppose her travel request, despite a court order limiting her movements.
Cantrell faces an 18-count indictment for wire fraud and conspiracy involving alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.
She is accused of lying about a romantic relationship with former bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie.
Cantrell has pleaded not guilty, with a pretrial hearing on Oct. 30 and trial set for Nov. 17.