cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/44173061

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday, August 15, marking the first time in the city’s history that a sitting mayor is facing criminal prosecution.

At least 12 out of 16 jurors voted to indict Cantrell.

The mayor’s legal troubles come after more than two years of mounting criticism including; an alleged romantic relationship involving her former executive security officer, a legal battle with a New Orleans resident who took photos of the alleged relationship, a legal battle with New orleans Public Schools over a broken multi-million dollar funding promise, the indictment of a former city inspector who allegedly bribed her with Saints tickets, and frequent travel amid an ongoing jail escape and in the aftermath of a mass power outage.

Details of the indictment have not yet been released at this time.

Former Mayor Ray Nagin, who served six years of a 10-year federal prison sentence for wire fraud, bribery and money laundering convictions, had been out of office for 32 months when he was indicted in January 2013.

Huh... So nobody is surprised she was indicted, but I gotta say, this is kinda oddly timed given:

1. The upcoming city council vote on facial recognition surveillance tech next week.

2. We were on that list of dangerous cities the FBI released and the list of sanctuary jurisdictions the DOJ released...

Q: So now that the FBI is indicting the mayor, who steps in to run the city?