That indictment, returned at the federal courthouse Friday, accuses Cantrell of 11 counts including wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to a federal grand jury in pursuit of continuing her amorous relationship with her alleged beau, former New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter said he understands the city is shaken by Mayor LaToya Cantrell's federal indictment on corruption charges, but Carter said he remains focused on doing his part to advance its residents' priorities during the uncertainty at City Hall. Cantrell's was indicted Friday by a federal grand jury on 18 counts.

A federal indictment alleged Mayor LaToya Cantrell spent $70,000 of taxpayer dollars to support a bombshell romantic relationship.