New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is facing federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges after being indicted this week along ...

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury, becoming the first mayor to face federal charges while still in office.

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

Cantrell did not attend the Mardi Gras train launch Saturday, less than a day after a federal grand jury indicted her on fraud and obstruction charges.