It’s irritating for her and her supporters, but that’s the best strategy for her from a legal standpoint,” WWL Louisiana Political Analyst Clancy DuBos said.

The first female mayor in New Orleans’ 300-year history has been charged with conspiracy, fraud and obstruction.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will continue charging the city’s school system millions of dollars in processing fees for collecting taxes that fund schools in defiance of a law prohibiting the practice,