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| New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell probed for affair with married cop behind $14K taxpayer-funded Dubai trip |
| 2024-01-23 |
| [NY Post] Something's in the air tonight, Black Democrat Official's legs, apparently, Fani? Embattled New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is being probed for an alleged affair with a local cop who billed taxpayers $14,000 to accompany her on a recent trip to Dubai, according to a report. FBI officials are investigating time Cantrell spent with NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie at a private apartment both on and off the clock — a relationship that reportedly led to the dissolution of his marriage, according to Fox 8. Cantrell took Vappie — her official security guard prior to his removal — to a "climate action" gathering in Dubai in December. While a mayoral group footed most of Cantrell’s $24,000 tab, Louisiana taxpayers funded Vappie’s airfare, hotel and other expenses totaling $14,000, according to the outlet. Cantrell traveled first class, while Vappie was relegated to fly coach, according to Fox 8. Local outlets first reported on their alleged affair in November, prompting Vappie’s wife to file for divorce and directly allege a sexual relationship between Cantrell and the city cop. The officer admitted the adulterous activity to his former spouse, court papers state. Both parties have denied trysting at a city-owned apartment — despite video surveillance showing them entering and exiting the residence together at all hours. Cantrell has forcefully denied the reports on several occasions. "Based on the false allegations that come my way, by the time I’ve finished this job, literally, (I’ll be) accused of sleeping with half of the city of New Orleans," she said at a press conference this month after being asked about Vappie. "Both genders and all pronouns." In a text exchange with a NOLA.com reporter, Cantrell asserted that she was being scrutinized because she is a woman. Vappie remains a New Orleans cop but has been removed from Cantrell’s security detail in the controversy’s wake. Both Cantrell and Vappie have been barred from using the Upper Pontalba residence since footage of their entries and exits came to light. Related: LaToya Cantrell: 2023-12-26 A List of America's Most Dangerous Cities and Towns Just Dropped. Here's What They Have in Common. LaToya Cantrell: 2023-02-27 Report – Campaign to Recall New Orleans' Democrat Mayor Has Enough Signatures: ‘You're About to Be Fired' LaToya Cantrell: 2022-12-07 New Orleans police superintendent retires amid controversy in America's murder capital |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #7 Hey NY Post: Curious why a mayor is at that conference in the first place? |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2024-01-23 13:43 |
| #6 Utterly predictable... |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2024-01-23 13:32 |
| #5 PoC who find themselves in politics seem to be really corrupt. And they say really stupid shit. |
| Posted by: mossomo 2024-01-23 13:28 |
| #4 "Putting women in positions of power will eliminate the sexual exploitation of subordinates!" - YJCMTSU |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-01-23 09:42 |
| #3 It is rayciss to suggest black people should not steal. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-01-23 08:48 |
| #2 Did she not complete the online ethics module on this? This has all the subtlety of a Liberace stage outfit. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2024-01-23 07:20 |
| #1 The main premise of the modern feminism is that a women should not suffer any adverse consequences when making a bad decision! |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-01-23 01:53 |