Federal judge denies Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s motion to contact Jeffrey Vappie without attorneys present

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s attorney, Eddie Castaing, was back in federal court requesting her bond conditions, limiting contact with former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, be lifted.

Both were indicted for allegedly misusing city funds in a conspiracy to hide their alleged romantic relationship.

Cantrell is facing charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements, obstruction of justice and false declaration before grand jury…

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