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Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty to conspiracy , fraud , and obstruction charges in federal court.

Charges stem from an alleged romantic relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie .

Judge restricted Cantrell’s travel, revoked contact with Vappie, and required surrender of her passport.

Cantrell is the first New Orleans mayor charged while in office, with four months remaining under term limits.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday to conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges stemming from an alleged romantic relationship with her bodyguard.

Last month, a grand jury returned an 18-count indictment against Cantrell and her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, outlining what prosecutors described as their yearslong

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