India, Aug. 16 -- New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, were indicted on Friday after a long corruption investigation. WDSU reporter Cassie Schirm cited court documents to reveal that the two face a series of charges, including conspiracy and wire fraud. The reporter posted photos of the documents on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

According to Schirm, charges against Cantrell include conspiracy, wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, and obstruction of justice. Officials are yet to reveal the complete set of charges.

Earlier in the day, Cantrell's lawyer, Eddie Castaing, confirmed to The Associated Press that an indictment was returned, and her name was read aloud by a...